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Who was the person that was awarded a medal of honor for his action during the Vietnam war who is he and what did he do that earned him the medal of honor?
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∙ 12y ago
if you are talking about someone from a movie its forrest gump and he got it for saving his fellow troops and commanding officer
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Was Bronze Star authorized for all combat troops in Korean War who earned a Combat Action Ribbon?
Regulations change. During the Vietnam War, the US Army Bronze Star could be awarded for MERITORIUS Achievement or Heroism. If for heroism, the Bronze Star ribbon portion had a letter "V" attached, denoting "Valor."
Who won the latest Medal of Honor?
There are Medals of Honor being awarded to individuals that earned them in World War 2, Vietnam and Somalia. Check the site linked below for some of the most recent awards and the citations behind them. 3,468 medals have been awarded sence the first one during the Civil War.
How can you get a list of the ribbons you earned during the Vietnam war?
All your awards should be listed on your DD214.
What director earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in his tour of duty during Vietnam?
Oliver Stone
How many men received the Medal of Honor on D Day?
Four individuals were awarded the CMH for action during D-Day, June 6, 1944. Carlton W. Barrett, Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., John J. Pinder, Jr., and Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Did American soldiers get awarded with any medals of honor for the battle of Iwo Jima?
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
How did General MacArthur earn his purple heart?
General Douglas MacArthur earned two Purple Hearts, both awarded during WWI and due to mustard gas exposure. His father was General Arthur MacArthur. Both were awarded the Medal of Honor.
If you switch from Army to Air Force can you wear the Combat Action Badge?
The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is specific to the U.S. Army and is awarded to soldiers who have actively engaged or been engaged by enemy forces in combat. If you switch from the Army to the Air Force, you will not be authorized to wear the CAB unless you have previously earned it during your time in the Army. The Air Force has its own combat-related awards and badges, such as the Air Force Combat Action Medal (CAM).
Who is the only president to win the congressional medal of honor?
Lincoln. The first recipients were some of Andrew's Raiders, a group of Union soldiers who staged a daring raid behind Confederate lines. They stole a railroad train, planning to run it up the line and burn it in a crucial tunnel, hoping to cause the tunnel to collapse. The train ran out of fuel before they got to the tunnel. The Raiders scattered but some were caught and hung.
Why are war veterans heros?
During WWI, WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam War, fighting men were just doing their duty. War heros in those wars HAD TO EARN that title! By being awarded the "V" device or other such medal, such as the Bronze Star w/V (the Bronze Star, in Vietnam, could be award for Meritorius Achievement), Silver Star, Medal of Honor, etc. etc. After the Vietnam War, civilians (and to some extent the military) began abusing that title, calling everybody a hero...which reduced the value of the real heros...to the point where YOU MUST NOW QUESTION...What's a hero?! For the American Fighting Men of WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam Wars, we were just doing our jobs as the military ordered it to be done (combat veterans). When any man was awarded a medal for gallantry (Valor), he earned it on the field of battle (war hero). That's the difference.
Are army officers awarded the good conduct?
No, it is awarded only to enlisted personnel. If an officer is wearing one, they may have earned it while enlisted, prior to receiving their commission.
What happens when you earn every scout badge?
Well, at the periodic Court of Honor, you are awarded the badges that you have earned. If you have made it to a new rank, you get a new patch and a pin is awarded to your parents.
