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It has been awarded to military personnel, Qantas crews, civilian medical personnel, and Embassy staff. Australia awarded four Victoria Crosses during the Vietnam War, two posthumously. Australian servicemen were also awarded a number of individual US and South Vietnamese awards, and the following unit citations:
During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 33 awards have been presented. Of the total of 268 awards, 179 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF. [3] These totals do not include the award to the Vietnam Unknown Soldier.
The Vietnam Service Medal was 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.
Recipients of South Vietnam military awards and decorations (3 C) Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Vietnam" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
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.
Medals shall be awarded to officers, professional armymen, defense workers working in agencies and units of the People's Army; officers, professional non-commissioned officers working in agencies and units of the People's Police, and foreigners who have, for a period of time, devoted and/or made contributions to the cause of national ...
The same thread has run through efforts in recent years to change the name of military bases that previously honored Confederate War heroes, and to review medals awarded to soldiers who may have ...
Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of the Vietnam War" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .