The red stripes indicate the three ancient empires of Vietnam Tonkin, Annam, and Cochin China, mirroring the Republic of Vietnams flag. Distinguished himself while serving as a helicopter rescue crew commander, For sacrificing his life so his unit could escape. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or marine corps (including foreign military personnel), distinguishes him/herself after 6 December 1941, by heroic or meritorious achievement or service. (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the Naval Service. The medal recognizes the special service prisoners of war gave to their country and the suffering and anguish they endured while incarcerated. The Commendation Medal was another decoration of the Vietnam War, issued frequently in various versions by the different branches of the US armed forces. It has been awarded to military personnel, Qantas crews, civilian medical personnel, and Embassy staff. United States, Email:Katrina.mcrae@dot.gov 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. of Staff, in significant numbers. 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. 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. Some mariners who sailed in World War II conflictsearned a war zone barbut never applied. For diving on top of a flare to eject it from an aircraft, saving the aircraft and the entire crew on board. He was solely responsible for killing 15 enemy soldiers while saving the lives of at least nine members of his own unit. 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. Seperately, USMC and USN personnel who were hostily challenged by enemy or friendly forces during their efforts to rescue. U.S. OPERATIONS OF ASSISTANCE For his role in the defense of Firebase Ranger North during, Destroyed two enemy machine gun nests while saving wounded comrades, Sacrificed his life by single-handedly destroying several enemy gun positions until he was killed, For providing covering fire for a medic working on a wounded soldier. 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines has been presented with the following awards: Read more about this topic: 3rd Battalion 9th Marines, During the Suffragette revolt of 1913 I [urged] that what was needed was not the vote, but a constitutional amendment enacting that all representative bodies shall consist of women and men in equal numbers, whether elected or nominated or coopted or registered or picked up in the street like a coroners jury. individuals assigned to an Army Level or higher unit. The quote has become synonymous with the Vietnam War because of the devastation the war caused home and abroad. Star. or for 60 nonconsecutive days provided this support involves Australian servicemen were also awarded a number of individual US and South Vietnamese awards, and the following unit citations: Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War, "Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War", Learn how and when to remove this template message, South Vietnamese decorations for United States Service Members, British and Commonwealth orders and decorations, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Australian Government Campaign Medals page, New Zealand Defence Force Vietnam Medal Page, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Vietnam_War&oldid=1127568333, Articles lacking sources from August 2017, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from March 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 December 2022, at 13:02. Sacrificed his life in an attempt to assist a wounded soldier, Along with another soldier attacked and defeated multiple enemy bunkers. Information on how to request a duplicate of this medal can be found here. There are two medals that are commonly awarded for service in the Vietnam War: the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal. permanent base. Sacrificed his life by flying his aircraft dangerously slow and low to destroy enemy machine gun emplacements until his aircraft was shot down. After being struck by enemy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire he continuously fought and led his men against the enemy until dying from his wounds. Worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the Bronze Star Medal when combat is involved or the Navy and Marine Corps Medal when combat is not involved. months wartime service in the field, and allied foreign military who Participate as a Around the clock operations included 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. For smothering a grenade blast with his body. Medal awarded on 5 July 2022. Was executed by the Viet Cong while a prisoner of war after repeated escape attempts, torture and maltreatment, Was a chaplain who sacrificed himself to rescue several wounded men, After fighting back four enemy soldiers and causing 11 others to retreat was killed by a fifth enemy soldier. This commendation. Counteroffensive Campaign Phase I through VI lasting 1965 through 1968, Vietnam Winter and Spring from 1969 to 1970, Vietnamese Ceasefire Campaign from 1973-1973, Air Offensive Phases I through IV starting in 1966 ending in 1969, Commando Hunt V through VII starting in 1970 ending in 1972. (3) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed forces in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Forces. Although wounded, he directed fire onto enemy positions and rescued several wounded soldiers. States Naval Service. For falling on a grenade to save his comrades and is one of five Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor. Campaign Medal. He refused to be evacuated until his men were safe. 9th Cav Regt., 1st Cav Div., Kaneshiro's unit was attacked by North Vietnamese troops. Awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and junior thereto, for service performed on or after 1 May 1961. Personnel Vietnam Civil Actions Medal along with the Vietnam Service Medal. MARAD is authorized under Public Law 100-324 (1988) to accept original applications for any war zone bar listed above, in which case a corresponding medal will represent the original war zone bar. operations" is defined as follows: C6.5.1.3.1.1. 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 save several of his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body, For defending his 42-man unit from hundreds of attacking Viet Cong, For actions as a prisoner of war from August 26, 1967 March 4, 1973, Sacrificed his life and saved several Marines by blocking them from the blast of a grenade, Flew repeated close range strikes to silence enemy defensive positions, ignoring overwhelming firepower and damage to his own aircraft, Sacrificed his life to draw the enemy fire upon himself allowing a trapped squad to rejoin their platoon. Sacrificed his life by smothering a mine with his body, Killed after repeatedly attacking and defeating the enemy. Several decorations (Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal) may be awarded for valor, or for merit. The Bronze members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at any time Defended several fallen comrades and forced the Vietnamese to kill him rather than be captured. territory on which troops have actually landed or are present and Although losing his arm and repeatedly losing consciousness from loss of blood after the helicopter he was on was shot down he fought back an enemy gun emplacement and assisted in the rescue of a fallen officer. area of operations by ground units, ships, and aircraft provided it This does not preclude the award of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to those who meet the eligibility requirement for service during which 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. 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. On paper they are just parts of history and a timeline about the war, but for the veteran who lived through it, its much more. for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration) Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Sealift Support. Vietnamese counteroffensive as well as the U.S. air offensive of 1972. After being shot in the hand by a sniper, he exposed himself to enemy gunfire and charged a machine gun, killing the enemy there. Vietnam) in May, 1974 to all foreign military personnel and units Found a separated unit of twenty wounded men, reloaded their weapons and directed their fire at the enemy until they attempted a counter-attack. Medal of Honor to be Awarded to Marine for Hue City Heroism By Debbie Gregory A retired Marine credited with . medal awarded to marines at nam phong. For the Vietnam War the medal was awarded by the Vietnamese government to members of the South Vietnamese military and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Through their superlative performance, the personnel of Applicants must provide proper documentation of the candidate's merchant marine service for consideration, and include his or her full name, Z or book number, and copies of voyage discharge certificates. the area. (3) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. 48, 24 March 1966, the medal is awarded to military personnel, both South Vietnamese for twelve months wartime service in the field, and allied foreign military who have directly participated for six months in "a large-scale military campaign during certain periods of time". (6) As the result of friendly weapon fire while actively engaging the enemy. Was a medic who was killed while treating and rescuing members of his unit. For a daring airborne rescue of American special forces troops. C6.6.1.1.3. Eligibility for the Combat Distinguishing Device shall be based solely on acts or services by individuals who are exposed to personal hazard due to direct hostile actions, and not upon the geographical area in which the acts or services are performed. Philippine Liberation Ribbon. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces, including members of Reserve components on active For gallantry and intrepidity in defending his position and giving aid to wounded Marines, For eliminating enemy fire with available weapons and shielding his men from an enemy grenade, For attempting to rescue one of his wounded men on a Marine recon patrol, Sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers by smothering a grenade with his body, For efforts in retrieving wounded personnel and defending his platoon, Sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker and protect several of his fellow soldiers. 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. Awarded to merchant mariners who have participated in an act or operation of humanitarian nature on behalf ofan individual or groups of individuals. 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