Vietnam Service Medal - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Vietnam Service Medal - NHHC
WEBThe service medal was awarded to all members of the armed forces who service in Vietnam and contiguous waters and airspace between 3 July 1965 and 28 March 1973.
Recognizing Service: How to Determine Entitlement to Medals
WEBApr 22, 2021 · Most military regulations state that 30 consecutive days of service in a specific location is required to receive that award. One example is the Vietnam Service Medal. If a veteran participated in operations inside a foreign country, in the air space, or territorial waters, they received the VSM.
Vietnam Service Medal - Air Force's Personnel Center > Display
WEBIt is awarded to all service members of the armed forces who between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, served in the following areas of Southeast Asia; Vietnam and the contiguous waters and airspace; Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia; or the airspace thereof and in the direct support of military operations in Vietnam.
Vietnam Service - Military Medals
WEBEstablished on July 8, 1965, the Vietnam Service Medal honors members of the United States military who carried out service in the Vietnam War.
1965 Vietnam Service Medal - Army Facts
WEBThe Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all service members (of all ranks) of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam, its contiguous waters, and airspace. The time period that is to be considered for this service is from the 3rd of July 1965 through the 28th of March 1973.
United States Vietnam Service Medal Military Decoration …
WEBWhat is the Vietnam Service Medal Decoration? The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam and in around the waters and airspace. It is for those who served between July of 1965 to March of 1973.
Vietnam Service Medal - Roll of Honor
WEBThe Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of ...
Timeline Details | Vietnam War Commemoration
WEBOverview. The Vietnam Service Medal is created by Executive Order 11231. It is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who serve in combat operations, or for specified periods of time, in specific areas of Southeast Asia between July …
Vietnam Service Medal - AmTrac
WEBThe Vietnam Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11231, dated 8 July 1965. The design approved by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 12 July 1965, and the policy for award was promulgated by DOD Directive 1348.15, dated 1 October 1965.
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