Outstanding and worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the Bronze Star Medal or Air Medal when combat is involved or the Meritorious Service Medal or Air Medal when combat is not involved. Risked his life by attacking an enemy SAM site and other enemy targets multiple times. placed, or have been placed, in such position that, in the opinion The quote has become synonymous with the Vietnam War because of the devastation the war caused home and abroad. The design of the medal conveys the experience through imagery on the medalion and the color of the ribbon the medal hangs from. This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 10:39. Was wounded when attempting to rescue a wounded soldier and despite his injuries, led his platoon and succeeded in destroying an enemy bunker before being killed. As part of ourOutreach activities, the Maritime Administration awards medals and war zone ribbon bars to civilian mariners who supportthe nations armed forces in conflict, as well as during peacetime when contributions are significant. Continued to lead his squad, fight the enemy, and help the wounded despite being wounded himself four separate times. Service Medal (all military personnel who served in the air, on the The Vietnam Service Medal is a U.S. medal introduced during the War. The medal was intended to recognise the Australian servicemen and civilians who provided support for Australian troops. Risked his life to lead his men to fight back an attacking enemy force three times. military operation. The only Canadian recipient since World War II, and one of only four since 1900. He was solely responsible for killing 15 enemy soldiers while saving the lives of at least nine members of his own unit. Awards for valor recognize bravery in action against an enemy and have an attached "V" device valor device. The Vietnam war is more than a conflict, like any war, it tore families apart, took fathers away from their wives and children, and many still suffer invisible wounds and health issues. Vietnam Service Medal to be authorized the RVN Gallantry Several decorations (Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal) may be awarded for valor, or for merit. Risked his life to treat 6070 personnel, despite being wounded multiple times during, For efforts in directing an air strike on enemy forces. permanent base. Pacific War Zone Medal. Participate as a The "V" device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the citation. A list of awards Marines can potentially earn through combat service. The unknown soldier from the Vietnam War who was buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns was authorized a Medal of Honor and in 1998 was identified as 1st Lieutenant Michael Blassie, USAF. (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; medal awarded to marines at nam phong. land in Vietnam or in Vietnamese Waters) who are authorized the Joint . For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}Grey background and indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously.All locations are in South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) unless otherwise stated. medal devices are: Palm Leaf, Bronze Star, Silver Star and Gold for valorous achievement/participation during the Vietnam conflict, For letting a Vietnamese soldier take his spot in a helicopter rescue, while he stayed behind to attempt to hold off advancing Viet Cong by which he was overrun. The Combat Distinguishing Device may be authorized. Sacrificed his life to save several of his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body, For defending his 42-man unit from hundreds of attacking Viet Cong, For actions as a prisoner of war from August 26, 1967 March 4, 1973, Sacrificed his life and saved several Marines by blocking them from the blast of a grenade, Flew repeated close range strikes to silence enemy defensive positions, ignoring overwhelming firepower and damage to his own aircraft, Sacrificed his life to draw the enemy fire upon himself allowing a trapped squad to rejoin their platoon. The Silver Star device applies to an individual For destroying three enemy bunkers with grenades and rifle fire, helping to secure an enemy supply cache and directing his men after being seriously wounded. Australia awarded four Victoria Crosses during the Vietnam War, two posthumously. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. For example, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal has the U.S.s national colors in the center, light blue sections on either side to represent water or overseas service, and the colors on the outward edge of the ribbon represent areas of the world American troops may go for service. Bronze stars are mounted on the ribbon for participation in the below campaigns: The Vietnam Service Medal includes these Air Force campaigns: The devices earned from these conflicts, battles, and missions and are earned for dedication, bravery, and hard work. Sacrificed his life by using his own body as a shield in an attempt to save a wounded soldier. Awarded for service in the American merchant marine during the Korean Conflict in waters adjacent to Korea between June 30, 1950and September 30, 1953. An accumulation of minor acts of heroism normally does not justify the award, but unusual or exceptional cases will be decided on their merits. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United operations commenced the next day. You might see slight precedence differences between the various branches. Be engaged in Korean Service Medal. Although badly wounded, he continued to assist and treat the injuries of the Marines around him who had been hurt in combat with the enemy. Awards for merit recognize service. The bronze plaque is awarded to the ship. The first African American recipient of the war was Milton L. Olive III who sacrificed himself to save others by smothering a grenade with his body. These two medals are almost always simultaneously awarded alongside the National Defense medal. I was a cook (don't hold that against me). In the case of elected bodies the only way of effecting this is by the Coupled Vote. regularly serving for one, or more, days with an organization Risked his life by rescuing three injured squad members and then led his squad to attack and destroy a heavily fortified enemy bunker complex. After being shot in the hand by a sniper, he exposed himself to enemy gunfire and charged a machine gun, killing the enemy there. countless other obstacles, Task Force Delta succeeded in meeting seemingly Business Hours:9:00am to 5:00pm ET, M-F. Medal awarded on 5 July 2022. Sacrificed his life by flying his aircraft dangerously slow and low to destroy enemy machine gun emplacements until his aircraft was shot down. To merit this award, the acts or services must be accomplished or performed in a manner above that normally expected and sufficient to distinguish the individual above those performing similar services, as set forth in the following: (1) For Acts of Heroism. (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; Although already wounded, he sacrificed his life to save other soldiers who were pinned down by silencing two enemy gun emplacements and diving into a third with a grenade. Every troops experience in Vietnam was different, but the medals they were awarded are the same as their fellow soldiers?. Be engaged in They were the last of the 235 servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months. He assumed command and directed the defense of their position and despite being wounded by a grenade, he continued to direct them, saving many lives. He refused his own medical evacuation and instead stayed with the company until a new commander arrived. The 1960 device, as its known, reads the start date of the conflict and the open space after the dash was to include the end date of the Vietnam War, but because they were produced and awarded during the war no end date was added. Was a Chaplain who carried 20 wounded men from the battlefield under heavy fire. Single-handedly destroyed a Viet Cong bunker and was then killed while chasing the retreating enemy soldiers. Participation. Repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to attend to the fallen and eliminate an enemy rocket position. War medals carry stories and a history that is unique in the best or worst way possible. Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body, Sacrificed his life in an attempt to defuse a claymore mine. MCAS Nam Phong, Thailand 1972 ~ 1973 "We Never Promised You A Rose Garden" Namphong.vet is a Vietnam War Educational Archive All content herein is copyrighted by the original source and presented under the "fair use" provisions of US Code Title 17 in effect at the time of publication, and shall not be used for commercial purposes. (3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor. Awarded to military personnel of all grades and civilians who render staff service to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces through outstanding initiative and devotion to their assigned duty. On 17 January 1991, the "V" was authorized for wear on the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Led his men in the seizure of enemy ammunition and supplies and continued to counterattack the enemy using artillery fire and air support. Despite being wounded in the wrist, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and was fatally shot. (2) Leadership Achievement which merits the award must : (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the Naval Service. Many Veterans that came home rarely talked about the war because it is a painful experience to relive. It was originally created to honor junior members who are not generally eligible for the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. He survived the blast, but was seriously wounded and captured by the enemy dying while a prisoner of war ten months later. operational schedule in the face of torrential rains, sweltering heat and He destroyed 10 enemy bunkers and accounted for a large toll of the enemy, including two key enemy commanders, Flew multiple missions against heavy fire to evacuate 51 wounded men, Carried an explosive device away from three other Marines, Showed conspicuous leadership while organizing his unit's defense during a 34-hour enemy attack, Led his company in the decimation of a superior enemy force which left 156 dead on the battlefield, Sacrificed his life to lead his men against the enemy and personally destroyed two enemy bunkers with hand grenades, After his unit was ambushed, he assaulted the enemy forces, allowing the remainder of the unit to recover wounded and continue their advance, A Chaplain who was killed while attempting to rescue a wounded corpsman, Was killed while providing medical attention to several wounded Marines, Sacrificed his life to save several Marines by smothering a grenade with his body, Risked his life by attacking a wave of enemy forces alone to allow the rest of his platoon to escape, Risked his life to rescue several Marines and corpsman from a minefield, For assaulting an enemy position and aiding a fallen Marine despite severe wounds to himself, Killed while assaulting heavily fortified enemy bunkers, For absorbing the blast of a malfunctioning grenade in order to protect his fellow Marines, For assisting fellow prisoners while a prisoner of war, Killed while holding off an enemy ambush while wounded, so his comrades could be evacuated, For repeatedly flying into a landing zone under intense enemy fire to rescue and resupply ground troops, Sacrificed his life to save five Marines by smothering a grenade with his body, For single-handedly destroying two bunkers while under fire from a third machine gun during an ambush. regularly assigned crew member of an aircraft flying into, out of, Task Force Delta Disbursing Office (SU MarCorFinCtr) ~1 Jan - 31 Aug The Staff Service Medal was also awarded to foreign personnel serving by the side of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces who met the above-mentioned . actual combat, or duty that is equally as hazardous as combat duty, [contact-form-7 id . Service Medal during the period of service required are considered or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and below. (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the naval service. I was stationed at the Rose Garden from June 28,1971 to Nov. 21, 1972. After fighting off the enemy, he sacrificed his life by allowing the rest of his company to return to friendly lines, while he remained alone with an injured soldier who could not be moved due to his wounds. to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed engaged in the operation or meet one or more of the following Medal of Honor to be Awarded to Marine for Hue City Heroism By Debbie Gregory A retired Marine credited with . 73 [Only those in direct support of Cambodia Warner Service members must be bona fide members of a unit Helped to organize defenses and repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to retrieve supplies and return fire. The performance should be well above that usually expected of an individual commensurate with his grade or rate, and above that degree of excellence which can be appropriately reflected in the individuals fitness report or personnel records. Vietnam Civil Actions Medal along with the Vietnam Service Medal. or for 60 nonconsecutive days provided this support involves Find MCAS Rose Garden, Nam Phong, Thailand, ComCabs West unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Although wounded, he directed fire on the enemy and led his platoon to drive the enemy back. The reverse of all new medals is a shield adapted from the Seal of the U.S. Maritime Service. have directly participated for six months in "a large-scale military Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. After all wounded had been evacuated he joined another platoon and assisted in pursuing the enemy. The heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard expected. Repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to treat his wounded comrades despite being wounded three times himself and continued to help his fellow soldiers until suffering a fourth and fatal wound. (b) Be sustained so as to demonstrate a high state of development or, if for a specific achievement, be of such merit as to earn singular recognition for the act(s); and Sign the Log Contact admin@navywriter.com Disclaimer, SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines has been presented with the following awards: Read more about this topic: 3rd Battalion 9th Marines, During the Suffragette revolt of 1913 I [urged] that what was needed was not the vote, but a constitutional amendment enacting that all representative bodies shall consist of women and men in equal numbers, whether elected or nominated or coopted or registered or picked up in the street like a coroners jury. 15 August 1950 and Decree No. It was authorized by an executive order in 1965. Specialist Rascon's showed extraordinary valor in the face of deadly enemy fire, heroism in rescuing the wounded, and gallantry by repeatedly risking his own life for his fellow soldiers. The quote All gave some, some gave all rings true for veterans of all wars, especially for Vietnam vets because of how divisive and controversial the war was. Kaneshiro, who was born in Honolulu, earned the Medal of Honor during a mission on Dec. 1, 1966, in South Vietnam's Kim Son Valley. Military medals can be awarded by the U.S. Congress, Department of Defense, and even by each individual military branch: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard. final years to 30 April 1975. Vargas requested that his mother's name, M. Sando Vargas, Jr., be engraved on the medal and added to the rolls. members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at any time involves actually entering the designated area. applies to individuals assigned to a Corps Level unit. Assistance Command, Vietnam DA GO, 8, 1974. a. [4] The last actions to earn a Medal of Honor in this war were those of Bud Day, for actions as a prisoner of war from 26 August 1967 through 14 March 1973. For a daring airborne rescue of American special forces troops. (9) After 28 March 1973, as a result of international terrorist attack against the U.S. or a foreign nation friendly to the U.S. equaling those expected of an air group operating from a sophisticated, The award shall be given for meritorious service or achievement in a combat or noncombat situation based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more tangible recognition than is possible by a fitness report or evaluation sheet, but which does not warrant a Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal or higher. Sacrificed his life to save several fellow Marines by diving on a grenade and absorbing the explosion with his body, His actions resulted in 14 confirmed Viet Cong killed in action and possibly 25 more, the capture of 20 prisoners, 15 weapons, and the rescue of the 14 United States and free world civilians. Vietnam Service Medal. Placed himself between an enemy grenade and his shipmates, absorbing most of the blast fragments with his own body in order to protect his shipmates from injury and death. such participation foreign armed opposition, or are otherwise Cambodia, or the airspaces, thereover, and in direct support of There are two medals that are commonly awarded for service in the Vietnam War: the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal. (7) As the indirect result of enemy action. Counteroffensive Campaign Phase I through VI lasting 1965 through 1968, Vietnam Winter and Spring from 1969 to 1970, Vietnamese Ceasefire Campaign from 1973-1973, Air Offensive Phases I through IV starting in 1966 ending in 1969, Commando Hunt V through VII starting in 1970 ending in 1972. Despite his painful wounds, he refused medical aid and persevered in the forefront of the attack on the enemy redoubt. of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hostile action by foreign armed forces For the rescue of two downed naval aviators, Rushed an enemy machine gun to distract the enemy so that his wounded comrades could be moved to safety. participating in or directly supporting ground (military) Republic of Vietnam Since there is an order of precedence to these awards, here are the top 15 military medals ranked in descending order. We were still cooking in the building next to the flight line and sleeping in tents without the luxury of the plywood floors and sides. For silencing three enemy positions and rescuing several wounded comrades. For smothering a grenade blast with his body. Exposed himself to enemy fire in order to place his three surviving wounded comrades in rescue slings, permitting them to be airlifted to safety. It is a foreign medal created by the Vietnamese government that was authorized for wear on American troops as of December 1966 for their service in Vietnam. Merchant Marine who, on or after September 3, 1939, distinguished him or herself during the war by outstanding conduct or service in the line of duty. Day and three others were presented with the Medal of Honor by President Ford at the White House on March 4, 1976. For smothering a grenade blast with his body. Awarded for merchant marine servicein the Atlantic War Zone, including the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Barents Seaand Greenland Sea, between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945. Awarded for maritime service between July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973, in waters adjacent to Vietnam. C6.5.1.4.2. Fought off an enemy attack until killed by an enemy rocket, Killed by enemy mortar fire while attempting to rescue several injured Marines, For courageous leadership on an eight-man Marine recon patrol, Risked his life to render medical aid to several injured soldiers and protected them until they could be evacuated, For attempting to aid a critically wounded, For smothering an explosion with his body to protect those around him, Sacrificed his life and attacked a group of enemy soldiers so that several injured members of his squad could escape, Risked his life to protect several wounded soldiers by smothering a grenade with his body. The foreign C6.6.1.1.3. Although wounded, he directed fire onto enemy positions and rescued several wounded soldiers. For his courageous actions while serving as Commander of a Strike Force drawn from Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during combat operations against an armed enemy. follows: C6.6.1.2.1.1. In 1974, due to the standard of excellence expected and achieved, the Red Devils received the coveted Robert M. Hanson "Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year" award. Encounter during Originally awarded the, Risked his life to assist a group of Marines who had been attacked by a larger enemy force. (2) For Meritorious Achievement. operations. 1200 NEW JERSEY AVE., SE campaign during certain periods of time". Vietnam) in May, 1974 to all foreign military personnel and units It was first authorized for service in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The criteria, however, should not be the period of service involved, but rather the circumstances and conditions under which the service was performed. Awarded for service in the U.S. Distinguished himself by realizing that Army Rangers were walking into an ambush and, with no air support close by and no radio communication with the Rangers, he sacrificed his life to alert the Rangers of the danger. The medals design is an important part of telling the story of the Vietnam War: This medal is different because it comes with a default device: the 1960- bar attachment. (2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or For the Vietnam War the medal was awarded by the Vietnamese government to members of the South Vietnamese military and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. of Staff, in significant numbers. An accumulation of minor acts of heroism does not justify the award. The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the naval service, who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 514/16. Airborne infantry company squad leader with many decorations and awards including eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam War: Repeateadly repulsed enemy attacks and although severely wounded was able maintain control of his unit until help could arrive, For actions during a rescue mission in enemy territory. Although wounded by a rocket he led his platoon in a patrol when enemy forces attacked with machine gun, mortars and rocket fire. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Merchant Marine Defense Medal. Medals awarded and earned have always had emotional attachment and deep meaning. 74-b/Qt, dated 6246.. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM). The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.The medal was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942, and is authorized under 10 U.S.C. RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device: The medal has been used in the First Indochina War from March 1949 to July 1954, and the Second Indochina War from March 1966 to the end of Vietnamese War. Awarded to American merchant seamen who serve on U.S.-flag ships in support of operations involving American and Allied military forces. It was originally created to honor junior . Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, was named after Evans. Rescued and administered first aid to several wounded soldiers and led a group to defeat an enemy force, causing them to retreat and leaving behind 54 of their dead, many weapons, and grenades. While attempting to rescue three wounded soldiers despite heavy enemy fire, he was able to carry two of the men to safety but was killed while trying to rescue the third. Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal. Degree of (1) Professional achievement which merits the award must: Seperately, USMC and USN personnel who were hostily challenged by enemy or friendly forces during their efforts to rescue. The first Medal of Honor presentation for Vietnam was to Captain Roger Donlon for actions on 6 July 1964 as commanding officer of the U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment defending Camp Nam Dong against a Viet Cong attack. Reauthorized by the Government of (South) Vietnam (Republic of Risked his life by smothering a grenade with his own body, Threw himself on a grenade to save fellow Marines. Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal with two silver stars and one bronze stars Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars Korean Presidential Unit Citation Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Streamer Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (a) Be noteworthy; South Vietnam as a country ceased to exist after North Vietnam's victory in the Vietnam War. [14], List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War, Phuoc VinhBnh Dng ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Dak ToQuang Trang ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Bong SonBnh nh ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Phu BaiTha Thin ProvinceSouth Vietnam, PhuocLacBin Ha ProvinceSouth Vietnam, The Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States at, defending Camp Nam Dong against a Viet Cong attack, Tet offensive attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base, United States Army Center of Military History, http://www.cmohs.org/medal-statistics.php, "President announces 24 Soldiers to receive Medals of Honor", "Obama to award Medal of Honor to two dozen veterans, including 19 discrimination victims", "President Obama to Award Medal of Honor", "Vietnam Unknown's Medal of Honor Transfer Denied", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_for_the_Vietnam_War&oldid=1132543066, Killed while flying his helicopter in a rescue mission, Distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat battle against Viet Cong forces during the, After participating in the defeat of an enemy assault he was killed in hand-to-hand combat, For disrupting an enemy raid and saving the lives of several comrades, For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines. 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