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During the Vietnam War, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960–) was manufactured in the United States and governed by Republic of Vietnam Decrees No. 149/SL/CT of 12 May 1964 and No 205/CT/LDQG/SL of 2 December 1965. The medal was established by the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Order No. 48, 24 March 1966. [1]
Several decorations (Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal) may be awarded for valor, or for merit. Awards for valor recognize bravery in action against an enemy and have an attached "V" device valor device .
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.
A "V" device is a metal 1 ⁄ 4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes a decoration awarded for combat valor or heroism from the same decoration being awarded for a member's actions under circumstances other than combat.
Presidential Unit Citation w/ 3 ⁄ 16" bronze star: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/ two 3 ⁄ 16" bronze stars National Defense Service Medal: Vietnam Service Medal w/ three 3 ⁄ 16" bronze stars: Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960- Device
Frank Stanley Reasoner (16 September 1937 – 12 July 1965) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty in 1965 during the Vietnam War.
National Defense Service Medal: Vietnam Service Medal with FMF Combat Operations Insignia and three 3 ⁄ 16" bronze service stars: Vietnam Gallantry Cross with silver star Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation: Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960- device
Belgian Order of the Crown w/palm, † officer degree Korean Order of Military Merit, third class National Order of Vietnam, fifth class Vietnamese Gallantry Cross w/ palm French Croix de Guerre: Belgian Croix de guerre w/ palm device † Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal, first class Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960 device †
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