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Expeditionary Medals were awarded prior to the arrival of the VSM in '65.
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When was Vietnam Service Medal created?
Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1965-07-08.
If you served in Japan during the Vietnam War could you be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal?
No. The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to a service member who served with a military unit participating in or directly supporting military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and parts of Laos.
What dates did the uss dixie destroyer tender receive the Vietnam service medal?
1967
Was Lawrence Peters awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
What type of medals were earned by the ANZAC's?
There were/are many medals ANZAC's can earn. They are: 1914 Star 1914-1915 Star 1939-1945 Star Afghanistan Medal Africa Star Air Crew Europe Star Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal Anzac Commemorative Medallion Atlantic Star Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 Australian Active Service Medal Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal Australian Defence Medal Australian General Service Medal for Korea Australian Service Medal Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 British War Medal 1914-20 Burma Star Commendation for Distinguished Service Commendation for Gallantry Conspicuous Service Cross Conspicuous Service Medal Defence Force Service Medal Defence Long Service Medal Defence Medal Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal France and Germany Star General Service Badge General Service Medal 1918-62 General Service Medal 1962 Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal International Force East Timor Medal Iraq Medal Italy Star King's South Africa Medal Korea Medal Medal for Gallantry Mercantile Marine Medal Meritorious Unit Citation Multinational Force and Observers Medal National Medal NATO Medal Naval General Service Medal Nursing Service Cross Order of Australia - Military Division Pacific Star Pingat Jasa Malaysia Queen's South Africa Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Reserve Force Decoration Reserve Force Medal Returned from Active Service Badge Rhodesia Medal Star of Gallantry Timor Leste Solidarity Medal UN Medal for Korea Unit Citation for Gallantry Victoria Cross for Australia Victory Medal Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal Vietnam Medal War Medal 1939-1945 For more information about the medals visit the Related Link.
First enlisted man to win a medal in the Vietnam war?
See: Statistics about the Vietnam War
When was the medal of honor first issued?
The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862 (First by the US Navy). It was issued shortly thereafter during the American Civil War, 1861-1865.
Do USAF ground personnel who served in Thailand in 1972 qualify for the Vietnam service medal?
YES
When was Vietnam Medal created?
Vietnam Medal was created on 1968-06-08.
When was Vietnam Campaign Medal created?
Vietnam Campaign Medal was created in 1966.
You would like to know if you can wear a cap that says bronze star medal your 214 says Vietnam service medal w1 bronze star?
NO. That Bronze star on the Service Medal is not the same. That medal is in recognition of how many deployments to that area. The 'Bronze Star' itself stands alone.
Is National Defense Service Medal a campaign badge?
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States Military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal"June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for campaign service during the Korean WarJanuary 1, 1961 to August 14,1974 for campaign service during the Vietnam War.
