For the rescue of 29 American and South Vietnamese soldiers from a heavily fortified enemy training area without any cover or gunship support. Business Hours:9:00am to 5:00pm ET, M-F. Subsequent awards are denoted by silver and gold stars worn on the ribbon. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded Marine company. criteria: C6.5.1.4.1. The heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard expected. 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. of Staff, in significant numbers. The medals told stories that they couldnt. The first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. 73 [Only those in direct support of Cambodia 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. Awarded to any seaman in the U.S. 15. Although wounded, he directed fire onto enemy positions and rescued several wounded soldiers. months wartime service in the field, and allied foreign military who 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. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The Vietnam war is more than a conflict, like any war, it tore families apart, took fathers away from their wives and children, and many still suffer invisible wounds and health issues. 15 August 1950 and Decree No. [1], The Vietnam War, (also known as the Second Indochina War, Vietnam Conflict, and in Vietnam as the American War), took place from 1955 to 1975. The performance should be well above that usually expected of an individual commensurate with his grade or rate, and above that degree of excellence which can be appropriately reflected in the individuals fitness report or personnel records. If a qualified individual has passed, MARAD is authorized to issue medals to the next of kin. Vietnam) in May, 1974 to all foreign military personnel and units have directly participated for six months in "a large-scale military 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. (2) For Meritorious Achievement. Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself after 6 December 1941, by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight. He assumed command and directed the defense of their position and despite being wounded by a grenade, he continued to direct them, saving many lives. Philippine Defense Ribbon. 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. 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. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United 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. Saved wounded Americans on a search and clear operation, Although wounded he directed fire on enemy positions and continued to fight until he died from his wounds, Was killed while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier from a personnel carrier. 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. Despite his painful wounds, he refused medical aid and persevered in the forefront of the attack on the enemy redoubt. operations.]. This medal can also be awarded to those in the maritime industry who have dedicated years of service or achievement and/or given extraordinary contributionsto the maritime industry. Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. U.S. OPERATIONS OF ASSISTANCE For twice providing covering fire for his squad's withdrawal despite heavy enemy fire, After a group of enemy insurgents attacked he organized a defense and repelled the enemy throughout the night. Task Force Despite being obsolete, earned foreign South Vietnam decorations and awards remain authorized for US military members who received awards. To be eligible a Service member must be as A part of C Troop, 1st Sqdn. The drapery the medals hang from tells a story about the conflict. An accumulation of minor acts of heroism normally does not justify the award, but unusual or exceptional cases will be decided on their merits. With the fall of South Vietnam, that country's official records of who received which awards disappeared. C6.6.1.1.1. 1973. Soviet Commemorative Medal. 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. Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal. months in South Vietnam during the period indicated in Chapter 6, Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, was named after Evans. Sacrificed his life by flying his aircraft dangerously slow and low to destroy enemy machine gun emplacements until his aircraft was shot down. ]. United States Department of Transportation, NSMV National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI), Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program, National Advisory Committee Meeting Information, History of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), United States Merchant Marine Research Guide, The National Maritime Heritage Grant Program, National Historic Preservation Act Assessments, The U.S. C6.5.1.4. I was a cook (don't hold that against me). or for 60 nonconsecutive days provided this support involves Military Department participate, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs Medals awarded and earned have always had emotional attachment and deep meaning. engaged in the operation or meet one or more of the following For silencing three enemy positions and rescuing several wounded comrades. In 1992, Australia struck the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. 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 rescuing a group of surrounded American troops with his helicopter. C6.6.1.1.3. Voluntarily left the perimeter, set up a guiding beacon, established the priorities for evacuation and successively carried 18 wounded men to the extraction site. 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. Immediate families of deceased mariners are also eligible to apply for and receive a medal to hold in honor of their maritime awardee. Around the clock operations included Task Force Delta Disbursing Office (SU MarCorFinCtr) ~1 Jan - 31 Aug To justify this decoration, accomplishment or performance of duty above that normally expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual among those performing comparable duties is required, although less than the requirements for the Silver Star or Legion of Merit. 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. United NationsMilitary Assistance Command - (1) In action against an enemy of the United States. 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. Established by the Republic 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. (a) Clearly exceed that which is normally required or expected, considering the individuals grade or rate, training, and experience; and Awarded to members of crews of ships who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days betweenDecember 8, 1941 andJune 15, 1942. Republic of Vietnam The obverse of the medal displays an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse shows a man standing between two spheres, a symbolic representation of the ideological struggle. Awarded to American merchant seamen who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and Allied military forces. Was the first African American commissioned officer to be awarded the Medal of Honor. (3) For Meritorious Service. Awarded to seafarers who served in the zone including the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Seaand Indian Ocean west of 80 degrees east longitude, between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945. He led the assault on several enemy gun emplacements and, single-handedly, destroyed three such positions. He refused his own medical evacuation and instead stayed with the company until a new commander arrived. A close reading of the copy of the Veteran's DD Form 214 submitted in May 2011 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the "Vietnam Combat Medal." Nam Phong Roster RICHARD NIXON. Limitations. Delta, a Regimental Formationwas subordinate This article is part of a weekly series called "Medal of Honor Monday," in which we highlight one of the more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients who have earned the U.S. military's highest medal . (2) In action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged. (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. Reauthorized by the Government of (South) Vietnam (Republic of Was a Chaplain who carried 20 wounded men from the battlefield under heavy fire. Examples can be contributed using this form. Since there is an order of precedence to these awards, here are the top 15 military medals ranked in descending order. Continued to lead his squad, fight the enemy, and help the wounded despite being wounded himself four separate times. (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; An accumulation of minor acts of heroism does not justify the award. keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United For providing covering fire at the cost of his own life during a withdrawal, For extraordinary heroism while serving as the commanding officer of the 2d Battalion, For providing critical aid to wounded comrades under heavy fire, For actions in Ia Drang, in which he led a successful one man assault on an enemy hill, Sacrificed his life to move a wounded comrade to safety. It was originally created to honor junior . regularly serving for one, or more, days with an organization such participation foreign armed opposition, or are otherwise I was stationed at the Rose Garden from June 28,1971 to Nov. 21, 1972. Despite being wounded after his unit was attacked, he assumed command of the unit when the company commander was killed, organized the defense, and helped arrange a helicopter evacuation of the wounded. The Bronze Several decorations (Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal) may be awarded for valor, or for merit. 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. Single-handedly destroyed an enemy bunker, rescued a wounded comrade from under heavy fire, and attacked and destroyed two more bunkers by himself before being mortally wounded while attacking a fourth bunker. Sacrificed his life to direct fire at the enemy at point blank range. Task Force Delta contributed significantly toward supporting the South For smothering a grenade blast with his body. Prisoner of War Medal. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant the Medal of Honor or Navy Cross. Was a medic who was killed while treating and rescuing members of his unit. Vietnam Service Medal to be authorized the RVN Gallantry After all wounded had been evacuated he joined another platoon and assisted in pursuing the enemy. Participation. Almost immediately, daily sortie rates were For the rescue of two downed naval aviators, Rushed an enemy machine gun to distract the enemy so that his wounded comrades could be moved to safety. [4] The last actions to earn a Medal of Honor in this war were those of Bud Day, for actions as a prisoner of war from 26 August 1967 through 14 March 1973. Risked his life and led his men to repeatedly attack the enemy, assist another Marine unit that had inflicted heavy casualties and led his unit to a helicopter for evacuation. Risked his life to treat 6070 personnel, despite being wounded multiple times during, For efforts in directing an air strike on enemy forces. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Sealift Support. C6.5.1.4.2. For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. of Vietnam. 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. It was authorized by an executive order in 1965. for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration) Atlantic War Zone Medal. Served outside air-to-ground close air support, fighter harrier combat air patrols and Forces. Assistance Command, Vietnam DA GO, 8, 1974. a. The VN Gallantry Cross was C6.6.1.2.1. 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. operations commenced the next day. 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. 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. Despite being wounded in the wrist, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and was fatally shot. Vietnam medals especially have a deeper meaning to them because of the unpopularity of the war, how it divided the country, and the draft that went along with it. 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. Risked his life by smothering a grenade with his own body, Threw himself on a grenade to save fellow Marines. (c) Reflect most creditably on the efforts of the individual toward the accomplishment of the unit mission. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict. Awarded to officers and seamen who served on a shipwhich, at the time of service, was cited for gallantry by the Maritime Administration. The only Canadian recipient since World War II, and one of only four since 1900. (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. This commendation. This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 10:39. Information on how to request a duplicate of this medal can be found here. Awarded to merchant mariners who have participated in an act or operation of humanitarian nature on behalf ofan individual or groups of individuals. Despite his wounds, he returned to his position, assisted his men, and refused medical attention until all of his wounded comrades had been treated and evacuated. The Staff Service Medal was also awarded to foreign personnel serving by the side of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces who met the above-mentioned . medal awarded to marines at nam phong. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal will not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after 1 January 1969. He was shot multiple times and propped himself up against a tree and continued to fire until he succumbed to his injuries. the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct Vietnam Service Medal. 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. Medal awarded on 5 July 2022. C7.5.1.6. The colors of the medal are green to represent freedom and white to represent purity. The quote has become synonymous with the Vietnam War because of the devastation the war caused home and abroad. Vietnam Service Medal. It was originally created to honor junior members who are not generally eligible for the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. Philippine Liberation Ribbon. Service Medal during the period of service required are considered Day and three others were presented with the Medal of Honor by President Ford at the White House on March 4, 1976. Later became a, As a helicopter pilot, reinforced and then evacuated an embattled unit despite intense hostile fire, For taking command of his platoon and exposing himself to enemy fire to reestablish communication, tend to wounded men, and continued fighting. Rescued a wounded comrade and then smothered the blast of an enemy-thrown grenade with his body to protect other soldiers. (9) After 28 March 1973, as a result of international terrorist attack against the U.S. or a foreign nation friendly to the U.S. These two medals are almost always simultaneously awarded alongside the National Defense medal. For heroic action when his platoon was ambushed by North Vietnamese forces near the village of Se San in eastern Cambodia. specifically deployed for the direct support of the designated Vietnam(MACV) during the period 8 February 1962 and 30 April Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon. participating in or directly supporting ground (military) 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. Risked his life by attacking an enemy SAM site and other enemy targets multiple times. The "V" device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the citation. Against overwhelming odds, several times Williams led his PBRs (Patrol Boats, River) against concentrations of enemy junks and sampans. Their courage, professionalism and inspiring devotion to duty were in For absorbing an explosive charge and continuing to fight with weapons and hand to hand before successfully defending a bunker. The flag of the Republic of Vietnam which was, at the time, yellow with red stripes running horizontally. Some mariners who sailed in World War II conflictsearned a war zone barbut never applied. The first African American recipient of the war was Milton L. Olive III who sacrificed himself to save others by smothering a grenade with his body. The reverse of all new medals is a shield adapted from the Seal of the U.S. Maritime Service. "For exceptionally meritorious service from Risked his life to assist several fallen comrades and although injured in the attempt was able to administer first aid to himself and several of the wounded and helped them to safety. (c) Reflect most creditably on the efforts of the individual toward the accomplishment of the unit mission. 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