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	American Valor . History of the Medal . Pyramid \| PBS
		The Pyramid of Honor is a hierarchy of military awards—with the Medal of Honor at the peak—awarded to American veterans of military service.
		The Distinguished Service Cross was established in 1918 to honor heroism of the highest degree that did not quite merit the Medal of Honor.
		Authorized on February 4, 1944 the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service and may be awarded either for combat heroism or for meritorious service.
	www.pbs.org /weta/americanvalor/history/pyramid.html (764 words)

	Paul Kasper parker2
		The medal is a symbol of gratitude to the American and Allied soldiers who once worked and fought and sacrificed themselves for the freedom of the Republic of Vietnam.
		The medal was awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brigade, division, corps, or armed forces level.
		The unit citation of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded certain units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1974.
	vietnamresearch.com /Nammedals.html (2766 words)

	ipedia.com: Vietnam War Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Vietnam War was in many ways a direct successor to the French Indochina War, sometimes referred to as the First Indochina War, in which the French fought, with the financial and logistical support of the United States, to regain control of their former colony in Indochina.
		The unstated goal of Vietnamization was that the primary burden of combat would be returned to ARVN troops and thereby lessen domestic opposition to the war in the U.S. During this period, the United States conducted a gradual troop withdrawal from Vietnam.
		Past service in Vietnam became important to the election of many future American politicians; for example, it was a factor in the election of John McCain, a former Vietnam POW, to the US Senate.
	www.ipedia.com /vietnam_war.html (7263 words)

	The Chief's Awards and Decorations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This medal is awarded to Air Force enlisted personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-year period of active military service, (or for a one-year period of service during a time of war).
		This medal is awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States including the Coast Guard, between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, (Korean War Period) and between Jan. 1, 1961 and Aug. 14, 1974, (Vietnam War Period).
		This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served for a six-month period in Vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in Vietnam between March 1, 1961 and March 28, 1973.
	www.pressenter.com /~wstolpa/medals.htm (612 words)

	Army Times - History in Blue: Meritorious Service Medal dates from Vietnam era (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Meritorious Service Medal was created in 1969 to bridge the gap between the Legion of Merit and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
		In the lower part of the medal is an eagle with its wings upraised.
		The reverse of the medal is plain except for a circular inscription that says “United States of America” and “Meritorious Service.” The ribbon consists of a central red stripe bordered on both sides by white stripes.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292308-1734925.php (481 words)

	Military Awards
		The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
		Service must have been consecutive and service performed in the Reserve Component of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard may not be credited for award of this medal.
		The member must have exhibited honest and faithful service in accordance with the standards of conduct, courage and duty required by law and customs of the service of a member of the same grade as the individual to whom the standard is being applied.
	facstaff.uww.edu /rambadtd/homepage/legion.htm (867 words)

	Army Times - Meritorious Service Medal bridged decoration gap
		The first mention of a “Meritorious Service Medal” occurred in early 1919, when Gen. John J. Pershing raised the idea of establishing a decoration for acts or services that did not meet the standards for the Army’s Distinguished Service Cross or Distinguished Service Medal.
		Gentner’s argument for a new Meritorious Service Medal was strengthened by the fact that thousands of Bronze Star Medals were being awarded to individuals serving in the ongoing war in Vietnam.
		The reverse of the medal is plain except for a circular inscription that says “United States of America” and “Meritorious Service.” The center has sufficient space to allow a recipient to engrave his name.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292308-1601428.php (490 words)

	Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam that was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974.
		The medal was intended to recognize significant military achievement, both in combat and non-combat service, which surpassed the degree required for the Vietnam Gallantry Cross but did not warrant receipt of the higher decorations such as the National Order of Vietnam or the Vietnam Military Merit Medal.
		The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was occasionally bestowed to foreign militaries, with several United States military members receiving the decoration during the years of the Vietnam War.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Meritorious_Service_Medal (205 words)

	Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF), United States Air Force Medals: Meritorious Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States.
		Established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombat service.
		The reverse is plain with a circular inscription in raised letters, "United States of America" and Meritorious Service" separated by dots.
	www.vspa.com /usaf-medals-msm.htm (184 words)

	Vietnam War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1957 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (''See'' Secret War) and in bombing runs (Rolling Thunder) over North Vietnam.
		Service in the war was unpopular, especially among the contemporaries of the soldiers who fought it.
		Vietnam service has become more respected, especially in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and was important to the election of some American politicians; for example, it was a factor in the election of John McCain, a former Vietnam POW, to the US Senate.
	vietnam-war.kiwiki.homeip.net (8825 words)

	History of the Medal of Honor
		Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.
		Early in the Civil War, a medal for individual valor was proposed to General-in-Chief of the Army Winfield Scott.
		The medal found support in the Navy, however, where it was felt recognition of courage in strife was needed.
	www.mishalov.com /Medal_of_Honor.html (896 words)

	Awards - USMC, 1st Radio Battalion, Vietnam Veterans
		For exceptionally meritorious service from 31 October 1968 to 31 July 1969 in connection with operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam.
		For meritorious service in connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) and North Vietnamese Army forces in the Republic of Vietnam from 1 August 1969 to 9 March 1970.
		For meritorious service in connection with operations against insurgent communist forces (Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army) in the Republic of Vietnam from 10 March 1970 to 3 April 1971.
	www.swanassoc.com /1stradiobn/awards.htm (2000 words)

	Merchant Marine Emblem, Medals and Ribbons
		Not more than one medal shall be issued to any one seaman, but for each succeeding instance sufficient to justify the award of a medal, there will be awarded a suitable insignia to be worn with the medal.
		The medal recognizes the special service prisoners of war gave to their country and the suffering and anguish they endured while incarcerated.
		Service flag and Service Lapel button - A Merchant Marine Service flag and a service lapel button are prescribed for display by members of the immediate families of seamen serving in the American Merchant Marine during the war period.
	www.usmm.org /medals.html (1174 words)

	Army Awards and Decorations
		One bronze service star is authorized for each campaign for combat service within the territorial limits for Vietnam and adjacent waters.
		One bronze service star is authorized for wear on the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for the Grenada Operation.
		The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded as an individual foreign award to some members of the United States Army.
	www.mrfa2.org /unitarmy.htm (1345 words)

	Medals Page 2
		Awarded for "Meritorious achievement or service while assigned to a joint activity." Bronze "V" device worn to denote Valor/ Heroism in Combat.
		Established by the order of the President on 01 Oct. 1965, for Service in Vietnam, and contiguous waters or airspace after 03 July 1965 and through 28 March 1973.
		In Vietnam, Requirements were so stringent that recommending officers were required to document the time, place and the intensity of fire to which the medical personnel were exposed.
	www.bravecannons.org /Medals_page2.html (658 words)

	Navy Cross
		The Navy Cross was designed by James Earle Fraser, a distinguished sculptor, member of the nation's Fine Arts Commisson and designer of the obverse of the Victory Medal and an early version of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
		One constant has been the actual medal, which has been struck from the same die and is of three-part construction: the cross itself and the front and back medallions, which are struck separately and subsequently soldered together.
		The original positioning of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the heavy hand of civilian officials gave that medal some awkward early years.
	www.history.navy.mil /medals/navcross.htm (1102 words)

	MEDALS
		During the Vietnam War, the requirements were so stringent that recommending officials were required to document the place (in six digit co-ordinates), the time, the type of engagement, and also the intensity of fire to which the medical personnel were exposed.
		It is given for combat or non-combat action, and conferred in recognition of single acts of heroism or merit for operational activities against an armed enemy, or for meritorious services, or for sustained distinction in performance of duties involving regular and frequent participation in aerial flight.
		The original Air Medal was a WW II vintage decoration intended to honour individual deeds of airmen.
	hum90.com /medals.htm (1340 words)

	The Miami Valley Military History Museum: Vietnam
		One of the medals awarded by the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam (Viet Cong) was the "Soldier of Liberation" medal, awarded for combat participation in South Vietnam.
		It was given to People's Army of Vietnam personnel for long periods of meritorious service after July 20, 1954.
		(Right) The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
	www.donet.com /~mconrad/vietnam3.htm (258 words)

	MEDALS - Gene Wentworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Instituted in 1942, the Air Medal is awarded to all branches for heroic actions or meritorious service while participating in an aerial flight.
		duty service during 1950 to 1954, 1961 to 1974 or 1990 to 1995.
		Instituted in 1965, awarded to all branches for service in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, or Cambodia during 1965 to 1973.
	www.genewentworth.org /medals.html (224 words)

	Zaporozec
		for meritorious service against hostile forces involving the use of aircraft.
		Zaporozec, observing the insurgents attempt to encircle the patrol, repeatedly exposed himself to intense hostile fire while moving from position to position to counter the enemy's attack. The assistant patrol leader was wounded and Pfc.
		Zaporozec was mortally wounded by the intense return fire. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Authority, by direction of the President of the United States, under the provisions of the Act of Congress,
	vietnamveteransmemoral.homestead.com /Zaporozec.html (577 words)

	Fort Bragg, USA • UNKNOWN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Oak leaf clusters, 5/16 inch in length, are worn on service ribbons, the suspension ribbon of miniature medals, and unit awards.
		Oak leaf clusters, 13/32 inch in length, are worn on the suspension ribbon of full-size medals.
		Personnel wear oak leaf clusters centered on the service ribbon and suspension ribbon, with the stems of the leaves pointing to the wearer’s right.
	www.bragg.army.mil /iag/sites/services/daphotolabawards.asp (336 words)

	Margaret Garland, WASP
		Upon graduation, she flew as an engineering test pilot and ferried aircraft from factories to ports of embarkation until the WASP were disbanded in Dec 1944.
		Because the USAF did not use women as pilots at that time, she was placed in the Intelligence career field and served in the Philippines and Japan.
		During her USAF career she was awarded the Bronze Star (Vietnam), Meritorious Service Medal (DIA), Joint Service Commendation Medal (Alaska Command), Outstanding Unit Award ribbon (with V for valor), the Vietnam Service medal with four battle stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in a combat zone.
	www.wasp-wwii.org /web/pateman_pat.htm (789 words)

	South Dakotans who gave their life in service during the Vietnam War
		Among them were the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar and Marksman Badge with Pistol Bar.
		Specialist four E4 William E. Pasch, U.S. Army, who distinguished himself by outstandingly meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam.
		His loyalty, diligence, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
	www.sdvietnamwarmemorial.com /paschwilliam.htm (646 words)

	Navy Awards and Decorations
		The purpose of this page is to assist veterans in obtaining medals and ribbons due them as a result of their direct participation with units which may have been awarded commendations, citations, or awards during the Vietnam war.
		A clarification in your letter may help because all of the unit awards were based on service with particular groups or units for certain time periods.
		You will also receive a transmittal letter telling what medals and ribbons the Navy is including in the package as well as a list of awards for which you may be eligible but for which the Navy does not provide the actual award because it was issued by a foreign government.
	www.mrfa.org /unitnavy.htm (2593 words)

	Press Release
		Mickelson escaped many harrowing experiences unharmed during his service from 1947 to 1973, and survived incidents such as an emergency landing with "a teaspoon" of fuel remaining, and a fire on a B-52, Pastor said.
		He also will be presented with a Gallantry Cross with a Palm for his service in Vietnam; a Meritorious Service Medal for the period of March 1972 to March 1973; and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for transporting Army personnel into Beirut, Lebanon, in 1958, Pastor added.
		During his service, he flew into many countries, including Germany, Greece, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Libya, Japan and Saudi Arabia, often transporting Army personnel while taking on heavy fighting, he said.
	www.house.gov /pastor/pr050113.htm (442 words)

	MARINE CORPS RIBBONS
		The bronze star represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications, or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized.
		The silver star is worn in the same manner as the bronze star, but each silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze service stars.
		When worn together on a single ribbon, the silver star(s) will be worn to the wearer's right of any bronze star(s).
	home.earthlink.net /~emopam/webdoc2.htm (164 words)

	South Dakotans who gave their life in service during the Vietnam War
		He left for Vietnam in July 8, 1968, for his tour of duty as part of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade.
		His funeral services were held on September 23, 1968, at St. Peters Catholic Church, in Gary, South Dakota, and he was buried with military honors at the Gary cemetery.
		For the performance of exceptionally meritorious service in support of the United States objectives in the counter-insurgency effort in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 22 July 1968 to 11 September 1968.
	www.sdvietnamwarmemorial.com /kloosrichard.htm (511 words)

	Biography - CHARLES S. ABELL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In this capacity he was responsible for policies, plans and programs for military and civilian personnel management, including recruitment, education, career development, equal opportunity, compensation, recognition, quality of life and separation of all Department of Defense personnel.
		Abell entered active duty service as an enlisted soldier and concluded his Army career by retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
		His decorations include the Legion of Merit, (2) Bronze Stars (Valor), Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), 14 Air Medals (two for Valor), the Army Commendation Medal (for Valor), and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
	www.defenselink.mil /bios/abell_bio.html (315 words)

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