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Mar. 31—About 75 Vietnam War veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution members and patriots gathered on the Historic Courthouse steps Tuesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ...
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This year's 50th anniversary marks the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam, which was March 29, 1973, according to the U.S. Army’s website. More: Donald Kom is featured speaker ...
Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict. South Vietnam as a country ...
Aug. 20—When Don Bogut and Bert Rice give out the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, they take a moment to thank the recipient for their service, looking directly into their eyes as they shake hands.
The United States Veterans Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103–186) authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War and the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [3]
David, whom Biden called a "flat-out straight-up American hero," distracted enemy forces that were attacking his company in Vietnam in May 1970, saving wounded fellow soldiers at his own expense.
The Military Merit Medal (Vietnamese: Quân công Bội tinh) was the highest military decoration bestowed to enlisted personnel by the Republic of Vietnam during the years of the Vietnam War. The medal was established on August 15, 1950.