States Naval Service. 2. Philippine Defense Ribbon. Mariners Medal. MCAS Nam Phong, Thailand 1972 ~ 1973 "We Never Promised You A Rose Garden" Namphong.vet is a Vietnam War Educational Archive All content herein is copyrighted by the original source and presented under the "fair use" provisions of US Code Title 17 in effect at the time of publication, and shall not be used for commercial purposes. Vietnamese counteroffensive as well as the U.S. air offensive of 1972. 23 May 1972 to 31 December 1972 in support of U.S. military operations in months. Task Force Delta Disbursing Office (SU MarCorFinCtr) ~1 Jan - 31 Aug It is a foreign medal created by the Vietnamese government that was authorized for wear on American troops as of December 1966 for their service in Vietnam. night systems bombing. The achievement should be such as to constitute a definite contribution to the naval service, such as an invention, or improvement in design, procedure, or organization. Medals awarded and earned have always had emotional attachment and deep meaning. criteria: C6.5.1.4.1. For the rescue of 29 American and South Vietnamese soldiers from a heavily fortified enemy training area without any cover or gunship support. He then directed fire at the enemy and although wounded adjusted artillery and air strikes within fifty yards of his position until the enemy had been repelled. Minor acts of heroism in actual combat, single acts of merit or meritorious service connection with military or naval operations may justify this award. Killed in an attack where he killed eight of the enemy and drove the remainder away, Organized the defense, rescued a wounded soldier, and single-handedly attacked an enemy position before being killed, Killed attempting to draw enemy fire away from his convoy after manning a machine gun in his vehicle, Killed using his body to shield comrades from a grenade blast, Assaulted the enemy with grenades and rifle fire until dying from his wounds. He received it for exposing himself to enemy gunfire multiple times. It was originally created to honor junior . WASHINGTON, DC 20590 The quote All gave some, some gave all rings true for veterans of all wars, especially for Vietnam vets because of how divisive and controversial the war was. Second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. A part of C Troop, 1st Sqdn. Risked his life by rescuing three injured squad members and then led his squad to attack and destroy a heavily fortified enemy bunker complex. Served for 6 C6.6.1.1.1. For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines on a recon mission. Distinguished himself by realizing that Army Rangers were walking into an ambush and, with no air support close by and no radio communication with the Rangers, he sacrificed his life to alert the Rangers of the danger. the area. participation in aerial flight was incidental. Airborne infantry company squad leader with many decorations and awards including eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam War: Repeateadly repulsed enemy attacks and although severely wounded was able maintain control of his unit until help could arrive, For actions during a rescue mission in enemy territory. (example: injuries resulting from parachuting from a plane brought down by enemy or hostile fire.) Placed himself between an enemy grenade and his shipmates, absorbing most of the blast fragments with his own body in order to protect his shipmates from injury and death. The medallion has six pointed white enamel star and six golden rays between each point in the star and has a map of Vietnam in the center of the medallion. Exposed himself to enemy fire and overran an enemy squad, continuing to provide cover fire until the lead element had overrun a second enemy squad and he fell mortally wounded. For his courageous actions while serving as radio telephone operator in Company C, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) during search and clear mission. The unknown soldier from the Vietnam War who was buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns was authorized a Medal of Honor and in 1998 was identified as 1st Lieutenant Michael Blassie, USAF. For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. Having their Vietnam war medals was something to remember them by and to cherish forever. The ribbon incorporates the colours of the three armed services (red, navy blue, and sky blue), and the national colours of Vietnam (red and yellow). Business Hours:9:00am to 5:00pm ET, M-F. Task Force Delta contributed significantly toward supporting the South The high standards demanded must be borne in mind when recommending the award. Vargas requested that his mother's name, M. Sando Vargas, Jr., be engraved on the medal and added to the rolls. He killed three and wounded several others. The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements, that have not been recognized by a higher award. actual combat, or duty that is equally as hazardous as combat duty, Risked his life to save several wounded soldiers and although severely wounded himself continued treating their wounds for five hours until they were rescued. Exposed himself to enemy fire in order to place his three surviving wounded comrades in rescue slings, permitting them to be airlifted to safety. The Liberation Order Badge is a military badge given by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War originally instituted on August 9, 1965 and awarded t0 groups and individuals for outstanding performance in combat, production, official-business and to families separated by the struggle in the South. 1973. The only Canadian recipient since World War II, and one of only four since 1900. For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him, For a series of daring and valorous actions despite severe wounds, Sacrificed his life to save the life of his passenger. Sacrificed his life to single-handedly repel a large enemy force from attacking through a weakened perimeter for over 1 hours. The Combat Distinguishing Device may be authorized. When awarded/authorized on an individual basis the Gold device This chart shows all Marine Corps authorized awards in proper precedence. He continued to direct his men and refused treatment until his men were taken care of. We also carry a range of accessories that allow you to display your medals at home . For each subsequentinstance sufficient to justify the award, additional insignia will be awarded and worn with the medal. Vietnam) in May, 1974 to all foreign military personnel and units The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal may also be awarded to members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation consistent with the eligibility requirements specified in chapter 6. United NationsMilitary Assistance Command - 74-b/Qt, dated Of the total of 266 awards, 178 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF. Although wounded by a rocket he led his platoon in a patrol when enemy forces attacked with machine gun, mortars and rocket fire. (1) In action against an enemy of the United States. Assistance Command, Vietnam DA GO, 8, 1974. a. was imminent even though it did not materialize. and aircraft providing fire, patrol, guard, reconnaissance, or other An official website of the United States government Here's how you know. The medals told stories that they couldnt. [3] These totals do not include the award to the Vietnam Unknown Soldier. Found a separated unit of twenty wounded men, reloaded their weapons and directed their fire at the enemy until they attempted a counter-attack. The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Awards for merit recognize service. section C6.5 [U.S. Non-military Decorations]. Risked his life to repel the enemy and protect his soldiers during an enemy assault on his firebase. The AFEM, authorized by E.O. Cambodia, or the airspaces, thereover, and in direct support of Through their superlative performance, the personnel of Served in the Republic of Vietnam for six months March 1st 1961 to March 28 1973. commanders with authority to award the medal), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 8455-00-926-6784, Ref: SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. This commendation. The colors of the medal are green to represent freedom and white to represent purity. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. Be engaged in Cross. We were still cooking in the building next to the flight line and sleeping in tents without the luxury of the plywood floors and sides. On 17 January 1991, the "V" was authorized for wear on the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. The Silver Star device applies to an individual C6.5.1.4.3. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor. A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard expected. FOR FRIENDLY FOREIGN NATIONS, Thailand - 29 Mar 73 - 15 Aug Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Kaneshiro, who was born in Honolulu, earned the Medal of Honor during a mission on Dec. 1, 1966, in South Vietnam's Kim Son Valley. (10) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force. The Air Medal is the more appropriate recognition for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Vietnam(MACV) during the period 8 February 1962 and 30 April Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement. The medals design is an important part of telling the story of the Vietnam War: This medal is different because it comes with a default device: the 1960- bar attachment. [Note: The four VCOG direct support for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations (or The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal will not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after 1 January 1969. Merchant Marine Defense Medal. To receive this medal the service man or woman must have: Many medals were awarded to soldiers, Marines, sailors, and airmen posthumously and were delivered to their next of kin. Not more than one medal shall be issued to any one seaman. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and below. Volunteered to reinforce a squad of Marines who were under heavy fire. The quote has become synonymous with the Vietnam War because of the devastation the war caused home and abroad. Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. Risked his life to direct artillery and air support by day and marked the unit's location by night; despite enemy fire he led his men against the enemy until help arrived. The drapery the medals hang from tells a story about the conflict. (a) Clearly exceed that which is normally required or expected, considering the individual's grade or rate, training, and experience, and Martin, Dale E Cpl with VMFA 115 Flight Line, Arrived at Nam Phong from Da Nang when it first opened in June 72 until I rotated back in Feb 73 When we got there we the only thing there were 7 hangars, we slept in the top and worked in the bottom, took showers out on the runway at 5 every day when it rained, almost like clockwork. To merit this award, the acts or services must be accomplished or performed in a manner above that normally expected and sufficient to distinguish the individual above those performing similar services, as set forth in the following: (1) For Acts of Heroism. in a U.S. military operation in which Service members of any This permits all recipients of the Vietnam Drove off squads of enemy soldiers on three occasions who were searching for allied wounded and weapons. Fought off an enemy attack until killed by an enemy rocket, Killed by enemy mortar fire while attempting to rescue several injured Marines, For courageous leadership on an eight-man Marine recon patrol, Risked his life to render medical aid to several injured soldiers and protected them until they could be evacuated, For attempting to aid a critically wounded, For smothering an explosion with his body to protect those around him, Sacrificed his life and attacked a group of enemy soldiers so that several injured members of his squad could escape, Risked his life to protect several wounded soldiers by smothering a grenade with his body. He single-handedly held off an enemy assault, arranged for a helicopter extraction of his unit, and again fought off the enemy alone until relief arrived, although wounded himself. Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. He was solely responsible for killing 15 enemy soldiers while saving the lives of at least nine members of his own unit. Fax: 202-366-2323 [5] Riley L. Pitts was killed after attacking an enemy force with rifle fire and grenades and was the first African American commissioned officer of the war to receive the medal. In the case of elected bodies the only way of effecting this is by the Coupled Vote. For diving on top of a flare to eject it from an aircraft, saving the aircraft and the entire crew on board. If you served in MCAS Rose Garden, Nam Phong, Thailand, ComCabs West, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. The criteria, however, should not be the period of service involved, but rather the circumstances and conditions under which the service was performed. Fujii was rescued by a helicopter on Feb. 22. RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device: The medal has been used in the First Indochina War from March 1949 to July 1954, and the Second Indochina War from March 1966 to the end of Vietnamese War. Awarded to members of crews of ships who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days betweenDecember 8, 1941 andJune 15, 1942. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal was introduced during the First Indochina war and the Second Indochina War, the Vietnam War. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United individual personnel) of all Allied countries subordinate to the Acknowledgement of this award was published by Military To justify the decoration, the individual's service must clearly be rendered conspicuous above their comrades by an act so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes their gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery; and it must be the type of deed which if not done would not subject the individual to any justified criticism. Every troops experience in Vietnam was different, but the medals they were awarded are the same as their fellow soldiers?. applies to individuals assigned to a Corps Level unit. The Commendation Medal was another decoration of the Vietnam War, issued frequently in various versions by the different branches of the US armed forces. Awarded to American merchant seamen who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and Allied military forces. Although severely wounded multiple times by enemy fire, he continued to throw grenades at an enemy bunker until it was destroyed and he was killed by enemy gunfire. Personnel Was a Chaplain who carried 20 wounded men from the battlefield under heavy fire. Information on how to request a duplicate of this medal can be found here. The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal may also be awarded to members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation consistent with the eligibility requirements specified in chapter 6. Encounter during They were the last of the 235 servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months. Established by the Republic Star. Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal. He was killed in the ensuing explosion, but was successful in protecting the members of his squad. Over 350,000 medals and war zone ribbons have been distributed to eligible merchant mariners for approved conflicts. months wartime service in the field, and allied foreign military who awarded to military personnel, both South Vietnamese for twelve Service members must be bona fide members of a unit Killed by enemy gunfire after assisting in the defeat of an attacking enemy force, Killed after rescuing several wounded, assisting in destroying an enemy gun emplacement and resupplying ammunition to his unit, For actions as a prisoner of war from November 9, 1967 January 22, 1968. Its a memory that will never be forgotten. They represent hard work, commitment, tough decisions, bravery, and fearlessness. 1975 are recipients. Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal. If an award recipient no longer possesses an original award, companies or individuals have available for purchase South Vietnam's military insignia and awards. C6.5.1.4.2. Day and three others were presented with the Medal of Honor by President Ford at the White House on March 4, 1976. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal is what is known as a foreign award, a military decoration or medal that is awarded to American troops who aided that country in a conflict. military support. medal devices are: Palm Leaf, Bronze Star, Silver Star and Gold There must be no margin of doubt or possibility of error in awarding this honor. Authorized by Used his body as a shield to protect others in a bunker, moved two wounded men to a safer position where they could be given medical treatment and destroyed an enemy machine gun position before being killed. Also while wounded and in the open, continued to give orders to his troops to repel the enemy. To warrant this distinctive decoration, the act or the execution of duty must be performed in the presence of great danger or at great personal risk and must be performed in such a manner as to set the individual apart from his shipmates or fellow Marines. Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, was named after Evans. Sign the Log Contact admin@navywriter.com Disclaimer, SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. He survived the blast, but was seriously wounded and captured by the enemy dying while a prisoner of war ten months later. Led his men in the seizure of enemy ammunition and supplies and continued to counterattack the enemy using artillery fire and air support. the gratitude to the American and Allied soldiers who once worked (a) Be noteworthy; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal: Vietnam Service Medal: Southwest Asia Service Medal: Kosovo . members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at any time Many Veterans that came home rarely talked about the war because it is a painful experience to relive. (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the Naval Service. class, the medal was awarded under the authority of the Chief of the Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously. For his courageous actions while serving as Commander of a Strike Force drawn from Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during combat operations against an armed enemy. Add any text here or remove it. operations. (a) Be noteworthy Awarded to seamen of any ship operated by or for the War Shipping Administration who is commended by the Administrator for conduct or service of a meritorious nature, but not sufficient to warrant the Distinguished Service Medal. Served outside Vietnam and still gave combat support for six months. Korean Service Medal. countless other obstacles, Task Force Delta succeeded in meeting seemingly (2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or Awarded for service in the American merchant marine during the Korean Conflict in waters adjacent to Korea between June 30, 1950and September 30, 1953. (2) For Meritorious Achievement. Continued to lead his squad, fight the enemy, and help the wounded despite being wounded himself four separate times. The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. 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