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Service star (campaign star): for participation in or support of operations in the seventeen designated campaigns of the Vietnam War, a 3 ⁄ 16 inch bronze service star is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal suspension and service ribbon for each of the campaigns from 15 March 1962 to 28 January 1973; a 3 ⁄ 16 inch bronze star ...
A service star is a miniature bronze or silver five-pointed star 3 ⁄ 16 inch (4.8 mm) in diameter that is authorized to be worn by members of the eight uniformed services of the United States on medals and ribbons to denote an additional award or service period. [1]
Gold Star Order (Vietnamese: Huân chương Sao vàng) is the highest decoration in Vietnam awards and decorations awarded by the Government of Vietnam [2] for a military or civil "personnel who completed exceptional service or organization established excellent achievement for the revolutionary cause of the Party and Nation."
Individuals have recorded exceptionally outstanding achievements in combat, combat service, preservation of security, social order and safety, are loyal to the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam and possess revolutionary virtues and qualities. [1] Hero of Labour Anh hùng Lao động: 1970
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 .
Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a United States Army Special Forces officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Service / branch United States Navy. Idaho Air National Guard United States Air Force: Years of service: 1945 – 1946 (USN) 1947 – 1951 (ANG) 1951 – 1974 (USAF) Rank: Colonel: Unit: 1st Air Commando Squadron: Battles / wars: Vietnam War: Awards: Medal of Honor Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal ...
Lawrence Joel (February 22, 1928 – February 4, 1984) was a United States Army soldier who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.While serving in South Vietnam as a medic with the rank of specialist five assigned to 1st Battalion of the 503rd Infantry in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Joel received the Silver Star and the Medal of Honor for his heroism in a battle with the Viet Cong that ...