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The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, also known as the Vietnam Campaign Medal ( Vietnamese: Chiến Dịch Bội Tinh ), is a South Vietnamese military campaign medal which was created in 1949, and awarded to French military personnel during the First Indochina War. During the Vietnam War ( Second Indochina War ), the South Vietnamese ...
The Vietnam Service Medal is 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. The distinctive design has been attributed to both ...
Vietnam 1964–73. 18,740 Australian, 3,312 New Zealand. The Vietnam Medal was a joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War . The medal was jointly developed by Australia and New Zealand, although there were separate Royal authorisation warrants for each country.
Common decorations. Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Ribbon. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star Ribbon. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star Ribbon. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze star Ribbon. Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. First Class Ribbon. Second Class Ribbon.
Emblem of Vietnam. The Orders, decorations, and medals of Vietnam are specified by that country's National Assembly through the Law on Emulation and Commendation (No: 15/2003/QH11). [1] Per this law, emulation aims to create a motive force to mobilize, attract and encourage all individuals and collectives to promote their patriotic tradition ...
Corporal. Chu Pa Region, Pleiku Province. February 9, 1969 – February 11, 1969. For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. Second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Dwight W. Birdwell. Army. Specialist Five. Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon.
Our Lady of La Vang (Vietnamese: Đức Mẹ La Vang) refers to a reported Marian apparition at a time when Catholics were persecuted and killed in Vietnam.The Shrine of our Lady of La Vang (Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang) is situated in what is today Hải Phú commune in Hải Lăng District of Quảng Trị Province in Central Vietnam.
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. The Military Merit Medal was modeled after the French Médaille Militaire and was awarded mostly to ...