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2. Vietnam Service Medal - Wikipedia

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   The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements. The distinctive design has been attributed to both ...

3. Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War - Wikipedia

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   The Commendation Medal was another decoration of the Vietnam War, issued frequently in various versions by the different branches of the US armed forces. Australia and New Zealand [ edit ] Australia and New Zealand awarded British and Commonwealth orders and decorations to their servicemen in Vietnam, including the Distinguished Service Order ...

4. Orders, decorations, and medals of Vietnam - Wikipedia

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   The Orders, decorations, and medals of Vietnam are specified by that country's National Assembly through the Law on Emulation and Commendation (No: 15/2003/QH11). [1] Per this law, emulation aims to create a motive force to mobilize, attract and encourage all individuals and collectives to promote their patriotic tradition, dynamism and ...

5. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War

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   For absorbing the blast of a malfunctioning grenade in order to protect his fellow Marines. Donald G. Cook †. Marine Corps. Captain. South Vietnam. December 31, 1964 – December 8, 1967. For assisting fellow prisoners while a prisoner of war. Ardie R. Copas †.

6. Soldiers' stories from Vietnam evoke memories

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   The Marine Corps for 46 years denied the crew Purple Heart medals, which recognize soldiers who are wounded or killed in action. The Corps reversed itself in 2014, awarding the medals posthumously ...

7. Orders, decorations, and medals of South Vietnam - Wikipedia

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   The system of Orders, decorations, and medals of South Vietnam came into being with the establishment of the National Order of Vietnam in 1950. Established by Bảo Đại, the head of state of the State of Vietnam, the order was the highest award of the state for both civilians and military personnel. This level of precedence continued under ...