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	Vietnam Military Merit Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Created in 1950, the Military Merit Medal was modelled after the French MÃ©daille militaire, and was the Vietnamese equivalent to the United States Medal of Honor and was authorized to those soldiers who had performed extreme acts of bravery or had given their lives in armed combat with enemy forces of Vietnam.
		The United States military authorized the Vietnam Military Merit Medal as a foreign decoration and permitted the medal to be worn on U.S. uniforms.
		The Vietnam Military Merit Medal was last issued to U.S. personnel in 1973 and was discontinued after the fall of South Vietnam in 1975.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Military_Merit_Medal (247 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 which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974.
		The Vietnam Meritorious Service 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 (189 words)

	Vietnam War
		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.
		Its military involvement increased over the years under three U.S. presidents, both Democrat and Republican (successively Eisenhower -R, Kennedy -D and Johnson -D, and was sustained for additional years in the administration of Richard Nixon -R), despite warnings by the US military leadership against a major ground war in Asia.
		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.
	brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/vietnam_war.html (7282 words)

	Vietnam Gallantry Cross biography .ms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Vietnam Gallantry Cross was also issued in three versions, the first of which was the standard Gallantry Cross which was issued to members of all military branches, as well as service members of foreign and allied militaries.
		Known as the "Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm," the unit citation award was created in 1968 and was issued as the Gallantry Cross ribbon, with a metal palm device, enclosed within a gold frame.
		The Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm was issued to every Allied nation which provided military support to Vietnam between 1 March, 1961 and the fall of Saigon in April 1975.
	vietnam-gallantry-cross-unit-citation.biography.ms (603 words)

	Military Wives Website - Often left behind but NEVER forgotten. www.militarywives.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Legion of Merit, the first United States decoration created specifically for award to citizens of other nations, was established by an Act of Congress of July 20, 1942, amended by an executive order of March 15, 1955.
		The Legion of Merit may be awarded for combat or noncombat services; in the case of American military personnel, if the award is for combat service it is shown by the wearing of a combat "V."
		A Gold replica of the medal, 3/4 inch wide, is centered on the suspension ribbon.
	www.militarywives.com /medals/descript/m014.html (595 words)

	The Purple Heart - Our First Military Medal
		The practice of wearing medals was far too reminiscent of European aristocracy, and the people of the United States had taken great steps to build their nation far from the European model.
		But the certificate of merit was just that, a certificate that existed more in terms of a voucher that often brought a small payment to the soldier but no lasting recognition or visible medal.
		(Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Robert Howard was wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat duty, for a total of 9 awards of the Purple Heart.) As with other military awards, subsequent awards of the Purple Heart are designated by the addition of one oak leaf cluster for each additional award.
	www.homeofheroes.com /medals/purple_heart/purple_heart.html (2716 words)

	History of the Medal of Honor
		The Badge of Military Merit, as it was called, fell into oblivion until 1932, when General Douglas MacArthur, then Army Chief of Staff, pressed for its revival.
		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)

	Hero Profiles
		Cogill was the second Cohasset man to die during Vietnam, and the first of three young men from the Cohasset High School Class of 1966 to sacrifice his life.
		Vietnam took a heavy toll on the town, as eight men were killed, including Peter J. Albiani, Jr., Allen F. Keating, William C. Laidlaw, John Paul Lyon, Edward R. Maree, Craig M. Simeone, and Dennis J. Reardon.
		For his service in the war, Cogill was honored with many military awards including the Bronze Star Medal "V" for valor, the Purple Heart medal, the Military Merit medal, the National Defense medal, the Vietnam Service medal, the Vietnam Campaign medal, a parachutist badge, a combat infantry badge, and numerous other campaign and unit awards.
	www.cohassetveteransmemorial.com /heros/3.html (803 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first recipient of the medal was a Navy nurse, Lt. Ann Agnes Bernatitus, who was honored for her work during the World War II campaign on Bataan and Corregidor from December 1941 to April 1942.
		Military and civilian personnel assigned to NMRC from Sept. 12, 2001, to Dec. 31, 2003, are authorized to wear the ribbon.
		Each of the medal recipients had to make critical decisions, at times relying on murky and unreliable intelligence, while arguments raged within the administration about how large a force was needed to fight the war and to fight the insurgency that followed.
	www.geocities.com /dco700/UnitedStates3.htm (9881 words)

	Military Collectibles
		Military Merit Cross with War Decoration and Swords - Obverse - Reverse
		Bronze Military Merit Medal ("Signum Laudis") with Swords, Franz Josef - Obverse - Reverse
		A four medal bar, consisting of the General Service Medal 1962 with Bar "Northern Ireland", named; United Nations Cyprus Medal; the Gulf medal, with bar "6 Jan to 28 Feb 1991", named; and the NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia.
	home.att.net /~david.danner/militaria.html (673 words)

	Cicero Collectibles United States Military Medals Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A medal is circular in shape and is awarded to individuals who served in specific campaigns or expeditions and for occupation duty and emergency service.
		The ribbon bars are worn in the place of the decorations and medals on most occasions and are of the same material and design as the suspension ribbons of the medals.
		Each medal and decoration is intended to be a distinctive symbol of the nation’s gratitude for serve by its military personnel and civilians.
	www.dgtraining.net /cicero/USMedals/MedalsHistory.html (509 words)

	US Korea and Vietnam War Cased Military Medals - Military Medals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Legion of Merit Medal in Case with ribbon bar and lapel pin
		Medal for Heroism in case with ribbon bar and pin
		Vietnam Commemorative medal in case with ribbon bar
	medals.safeshopper.com /2/cat2.htm?464 (392 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The three medals he has stopped wearing are a humanitarian service award for operations in Somalia in 1992; the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, awarded by the South Vietnamese government; and a Navy unit commendation that was awarded sometime before 1988.
		It was called the “Peace Jubilee Medal” because it was to have been awarded Oct. 25, 1899, at the massive public Peace Jubilee held in Philadelphia to celebrate the end of the war.
		The bronze medal is given to persons who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others.
	www.geocities.com /dco700/UnitedStates4.htm (4654 words)

	US Korea and Vietnam War Medals with Ribbon Bars - Military Medals
		Vietnam Campaign medal with ribbon bar with 60 device
		Vietnam 25th Anniversary Navy Commemorative medal with ribbon bar
		Vietnam 25th Anniversary Marine Corps Commemorative medal with ribbon bar
	medals.safeshopper.com /8/cat8.htm?910 (343 words)

	ipedia.com: Vietnam War Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1961 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos and in bombing runs over North Vietnam.
		The USSR and People's Republic of China provided military and financial aid along with diplomatic support to the North Vietnamese and to the NLF.
		The new military rulers were very inexperienced in political matters, and were unable to provide the strong central authority of Diem's rule.
	www.ipedia.com /vietnam_war.html (7282 words)

	Legion of Merit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The TET Offensive of 1968 was supposed to mark a turning point in the war in Vietnam.
		Commander of the Legion of Merit [above]- awarded to foreign recipients who are equivalent to a chief of staff in the United States, or to a leader lower than a head of state.
		The Legion of Merit was the first US decoration created specifically as an award for citizens of other nations, and it is the first awarded to have different degrees to conform with other nations.
	www.1earth.com.au /medals/legion_of_merit01.htm (697 words)

	silverstar
		Members of AATTV were awarded US, Vietnamese and Cambodian medals and citations during the course of the Vietnam War.
		It is important to take note in the early years of the Vietnam conflict, some AATTV members were offered Foreign Awards and Decorations but due to Australian Government policy at the time, were not allowed to accept such awards.
		His actions contributed greatly to the success of the operation and hence he is extremely meritorious of the award of the Gallantry Cross with Silver Star.
	www.aattv.iinet.net.au /foreign.htm (1293 words)

	Military Medals, Vietnam War, War Medals, Navy Medals, Military Awards, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit ...
		The following are U.S. and Foreign Military Medals won by the author and his unit from July 1968 to July 1969.
		Wear gold frames with the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation of the Gallantry Cross and Civil Action with palm.
		President Nixon announced the reduction of the U.S. military presence in South Vietnam which would be demonstrated initially by the withdrawal of 25,000 troops by 31 August 1969.
	www.riverinesailor.com /awards.htm (2260 words)

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	WalterHaring
		Walter was born on August 13, 1931 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
		His tour of duty began in Vietnam on October 22, 1966.
		The Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with Palm
	eastonvietnammemorial.homestead.com /WalterHaring.html (260 words)

	Medals, Orders, Decorations and Military Awards Index N (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nigeria Co. Medal, bronze, bar Nigeria officially numbered 1952.
		The Liverpool Medal Company are an established and respected U.K. based medal dealer with over 20 years extensive experience specialising in Orders, Decorations, Medals and awards.
		We are the world's largest and most established military medal dealer, therefore we have developed this additional web site as a fully comprehensive catalogue of our current stock, but also our archived historical stock.
	www.medalsonline.net /medalsonline/n.htm (1768 words)

	New York State Medal for Merit
		The medal will be issued to recognize veterans whose service on federal active duty was honorable and who were recipients of a valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, of a lesser degree than required for award of the Conspicuous Service Cross, or whose service was in direct support of combat operations.
		Appropriate awards removed from the qualification list for the Conspicuous Service Cross are included on the qualification list for the Medal for Merit along with similar later awards.
		Individuals who have been awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross are not authorized to apply for the New York State Medal for Merit.
	www.veterans.state.ny.us /medalformerit.htm (285 words)

	Medals, Orders, Decorations and Military Awards Index V (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Volunteers Merit medal for the Volunters from Italy 1919-1918 scarce (L1483
		Veterans medal FNCPG CATM, for Algeria Tunisia and Morocco bronze (L1841) G.V.F
		Vitt.Emman.III medal to the Army for Liberation of the Nation bronze (L2402
	www.liverpoolmedals.com /medalsonline/v.htm (1133 words)

	GOVERNOR AWARDS STATE MEDALS TO SIX NEW YORK VETERANS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The New York State Medal for Merit recognizes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard veterans whose service on federal active duty was honorable and who were recipients of a qualifying valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, or whose meritorious service was in direct support of combat operations.
		The honor, sacrifice and patriotism which characterizes their military service is emblematic of the spirit of our great state.
		Eligibility for the New York State Medal for Merit and Conspicuous Service Star is limited to current New York State citizens or persons who were New York State citizens while serving on active duty in the Unites States Armed Forces.
	www.state.ny.us /governor/press/year00/may15_1_00.htm (2116 words)

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		Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device and seven Oak Leaf Clusters)(Seven of the awards for heroism)
		Air Medal (with "V" Device and Numeral 34)(One for heroism and 33 for aerial achievement)
		Note: As per a Department of the Army audit conducted by COL Pam Mitchell, Chief Personnel ServiceSupport Division on May 6 1999.
	www.hackworth.com /awards.html (183 words)

	Medina County Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Page 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Died in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, June 22, 1969.
		Awarded: The Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
		Awarded: The Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
	www.co.medina.oh.us /veterans/vietnam_Tribute3.htm (406 words)

	Navy Names Newest USNS Ship for Medal of Honor Recipient
		Wheat's other awards include: the Navy Commendation Medal, Purple Heart with one Gold Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Military Merit Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
		A non-combatant vessel, the Wheat will be operated by a private company under contract to the Navy's Military Sealift Command, with a crew of 31 commercial mariners as a part of the Maritime Prepostioning Force (MPF) program.
		The Wheat is capable of carrying about 200,000 square feet of roll-on/roll-off and container cargo.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=9866 (356 words)

	The Richard Michael Weaver Memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Richard Weaver the Bronze Star medal with the Combat "V" attached, for valor in battle.
		The Military Merit Medal, the second highest award given by
		The Republic of Vietnam in time of war, was awarded to
	www.ihhsaa.org /marine.html (265 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The obvious ones are the fl and white of the POW/MIA, others are representative of military campaign ribbons and awards.
		I've put together the chart bellow of all of the US military ribbons, so that you can match up your beads, to the corresponding ribbon which it represents or just for information purposes.
		The ribbons are listed in precedence of wear.
	www.chainedeagles.com /page32.htm (84 words)

	Military Decorations and Medals of the Vietnam Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Military Decorations and Medals of the Vietnam Republic
		Public Works, Communications and Transportation Medal (1st Class)
		Note: images of the ribbons are after John Sylvester, Frank Foster; The Decorations and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies, 1950-1975; Medals of America Press, 1995.
	www.medals.lava.pl /vn/vn2.htm (53 words)

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