Vietnam Campaign Medal was created in 1966.
Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1965-07-08.
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1968-05-20.
See: Statistics about the Vietnam War
Just ask to see their Vietnam campaign 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.
You can find a site for Vietnam War Medal Recipients on the official U.S. Department of Defense website or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's website. Additionally, organizations dedicated to veterans, such as the Vietnam Veterans of America, often have resources and databases related to medal recipients. These sites provide information about awards, honors, and recognition for those who served during the Vietnam War.
See website: Statistics about the Vietnam War
If a medal is awarded; it will be on orders. That makes it official.
Pugsley Medal was created in 1928.
Holmenkollen Medal was created in 1895.
Medal of Courage was created in 1970.