How many us veterans served in Thailand during Vietnam?

Are thailand veteran's considered veitnam veterans?

This will probably annoy many "Boots On Ground" advocates, however I believe Thailand Veterans are "Vietnam Veterans". During the Vietnam war our bases in Thailand were attacked five times by Vietnam Sappers. Also tactical herbicides was used on the perimeters of every base in Thailand. Our Thailand Veterans, loaded weapons on the planes to fulfill the missions in Vietnam and protect the "Boots On Ground" troops. Air Force Personnel volunteered to man secret radar sites in Laos to guide bomb strikes, etc. in Vietnam and many lost their lives when those sites were over run. Some want to call Thai Veterans "Vietnam Era Veterans" the same designation someone that served in Germany during the war might be called. I honor those that did serve in Germany and all other areas during the Vietnam War but to refer to those who served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia as anything other than Vietnam Veterans is an insult to the service they performed in the defense of bases in Thailand and the support of the troops on the ground in Vietnam. I believe those that died in Laos and in at least one bunker explosion at a Thai base are listed on the wall. We shared the same experience as other Vietnam Vets on our return in 69 and 70 from the public, we share the same health issues from Agent Orange as our brothers who served in-country. Air Force Security Police, Thailand 69-70.

Why was the term Vietnam era used to classify veterans of the Vietnam war?

To differentiate those who served during the Viet nam war but were not in the war theater

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 qualifies as a veteran during Vietnam era?

Generally, a Vietnam era veteran is considered anyone who served in the military between 1964-1975. There are, however, some nuances in the case of Vietnam War veterans, who served in country during the war. They can date back to the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the US had advisers in Vietnam; also, while there were only few in Vietnam at this time, some US servicemen who served in 1974-1975 would be considered Vietnam veterans (I.e. marines present at the Fall of Saigon and US Navy sailors who aided in evacuating Saigon).

How many Americans served in the vietam war?

There were 1.1 million combat veterans of the war. There were 2.6 million American who served "in country", in South Vietnam. As of 2004 there were 8.2 million "Vietnam Era" veterans, but of course many of these served in other places.

What was the total population of soldiers in the Vietnam war?

Over 3,403,100 US Servicemen served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War; of those men, 2,594,000 served in country (South Vietnam).

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974?

The law requires that employers with Federal contracts or subcontracts of $25,000 or more provide equal opportunity and affirmative action for Vietnam era veterans, special disabled veterans, and veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized . ~ see related link below .

Do USAF ground personnel who served in Thailand in 1972 qualify for the Vietnam service medal?

YES

How many veterans of Vietnam are there?

3,403,100 US servicemen served in SEA (South East Asia). 2,594,000 men served in country.

What is the Vietnam wall?

The official name of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. is the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial." It is also referred to as "the Wall." The figures of the servicemen by the Wall are called "The Three Servicemen." The memorial is different than most war memorials. It is not a memorial to the war but is a memorial to all who served in Vietnam, both dead and those still living.

How old were both of the presidents that served during Vietnam war?

There has not been a U.S President that served in Vietnam.

How many 3 war veterans who served in World War 2 and Korea and Vietnam Survive?

3500