December 18, 1945
what was the army comadition medal given for in viet nam
To earn a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in the U.S. Army, a soldier must have received a total of five Army Commendation Medals. The Silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn to denote additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal beyond the initial award, which is indicated by a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for each subsequent medal.
AM is Air Medal ARCOM is Army Commendation Medal
Three. All commendation medals I.E. Joint, Army, AF, Navy ect. are the same point value
You wear the ribbon with one silver cluster and three bronze cluster.
Commendation Medal was created in 1943.
The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the US other than General officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguished himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The "V" device is used as an attachment to a defined set of awards and decorations at or below the level of the Bronze Star Medal.
The abbreviation "ARCOM-2PH" on a military headstone stands for "Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters." This indicates that the individual was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, which recognizes meritorious service or achievement, and the two oak leaf clusters signify that they received this award on three separate occasions. Such honors reflect the individual's commendable service in the U.S. Army.
Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in 1975.
Commendation for Gallantry was created on 1991-01-15.
Meritorious Team Commendation was created in 1993.
Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.