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	Vietnam Campaign Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The decoration was intended to be a service medal of the Vietnam War and was the most commonly bestowed foreign military award to the United States military prior to the Gulf War.
		In such cases, a service member must have been awarded either the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (for service in a Vietnam campaign) to be eligible for the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
		The Vietnam Campaign Medal is considered a foreign award by the U.S. government, with the U.S. equivalent award known as the Vietnam Service Medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Campaign_Medal (520 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The medal is issued to recognize military service during the Vietnam War and is authorized to service members in every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
		The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is retroactive to 1961 and supersedes and replaces the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) which was issued for Vietnam service prior to 1965.
		Veterans of the Vietnam War may exchange the AFEM for the VSM and have military records updated to reflect the difference by contacting the National Personnel Records Center, which is the current agency that provides record corrections reflecting an AFEM upgrade to the Vietnam Service Medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vietnam_Service_Medal (782 words)

	Vietnam War article - Vietnam War South Vietnam Cambodia Laos Secret Rolling Thunder North Vietnam - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		Service in the war, though initially unpopular, soon became respected even though the war itself was not (many of the war's veterans, however, have experienced profound difficulties - including homelessness - since returning 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.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Vietnam_War (7511 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The vietnam war was a war fought roughly from 1957 to 1975 after the north vietnamese government secretly agreed to begin involvement in south vietnam....
		The yangtze service medal is a decoration of the united states military which was created in 1930 for presentation to members of the u.s....
		The coast guard distinguished service medal is a decoration of the united states coast guard which was created in august 1949 by order of the united states...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/vietnam_service_medal.htm (1795 words)

	Precision Medals - Vietnam Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Service members qualified for the AFEM by reasons of service between July 1, 1958, and July 3, 1965, in an area for which the Vietnam Service Medal was authorized subsequently shall remain qualified for that medal.
		No Service member may be issued both the Vietnam Service Medal and the AFEM for service in Vietnam, and furthermore they shall be entitled to no more than one award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
		A bronze service star shall be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the Vietnam Service Medal for the Service member’s participation during the approved campaign periods.
	www.precisionmedals.com /awards/vns.htm (487 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It 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: In Vietnam and the contiguous waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the airspace thereover or in the direct support of military operations in Vietnam.
		The medal was designed by Thomas H. Jones, a sculptor and former employee of the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army.
		Centered on the obverse of the medal is the figure of a dragon, behind a grove of bamboo trees.
	members.aol.com /jlowry3402/VSM.html (311 words)

	Vietnam Security Police Association (USAF), United States Air Force Medals: Vietnam Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Below this design is the inscription, "Republic of Vietnam Service." On the reverse of the medal is a cross-bow (the ancient weapon of Vietnam), surmounted by a lighted torch.
		The Vietnam Service Medal is worn with a suspension ribbon, and the ribbon bar are yellow with three vertical red stripes in the center.
		Campaign stars were worn on the ribbon to indicate the number of campaigns the recipients served in during their service in Vietnam.
	www.vspa.com /usaf-medals-vsm.htm (514 words)

	VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL
		Individuals qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 shall remain qualified for the medal.
		Upon request, the individual may be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
		The crossbow, on the reverse, is the ancient weapon of Vietnam and the torch of the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States devotion to liberty and freedom.
	charliecompany.20m.com /MedalVNS.htm (572 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The 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.
		Individuals qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for reason of service in Vietnam between I July 1958 and 3 July 1965 (inclusive) shall remain qualified for that medal.
		Longitude, thence northeastward to 10° 15'N. Latitude, 104° 27'E. Longitude, thence northward to a point on the West Coast of Vietnam at the juncture of Vietnam with Cambodia.
	www.history.navy.mil /medals/vsn.htm (425 words)

	Colin Powell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the Vietnam War, Powell, as deputy assistant chief of staff at the Americal (the 23rd Infantry Division) with the rank of Major, was charged with investigating a detailed letter by Tom Glen (a soldier from the 11th Light Infantry Brigade), which backed up rumored allegations of the My Lai massacre.
		Powell served a tour in Vietnam as a military advisor, and was badly injured when he stepped on a bamboo "punji stick".
		Powell's civilian awards include two Presidential Medals of Freedom, the President's Citizens Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal, and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colin_Powell (3624 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal
		The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded for qualifying service between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973.
		The ribbon to the Vietnam Service Medal consists of a gold background edged in green, with three red stripes in the center.
		The gold background with the three red stripes is the flag of South Vietnam and represents the political state supported by the United States during the war; the green edge stripes represent the vegetation of Southeast Asia and allude to the physical terrain in which the service was rendered.
	foxfall.com /csm-common-vsm.htm (759 words)

	Vietnam Service Medals
		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.
		Six months service is not required for individuals who were wounded by hostile forces; killed in action or otherwise in line of duty; or captured by hostile forces.
		The devices for the medal are in two sizes - - the large size is 1 13/64 inches in width and is worn on the suspension ribbon of the full size decoration.
	www.pjsinnam.com /Medals/VS_Medals_Criteria.htm (1058 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal
		Vietnam Service Medal - The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to all members of the armed forces who served in Vietnam and contiguous waters and airspace between 3 July 1965 and 28 March 1973.
		There are a total of 17 campaign stars authorized for the Vietnam Service Medal.
		Personnel are authorized one bronze campaign star for each qualifying campaign with a silver star worn in lieu of five bronze stars.
	www.swampfox.info /Awards/VSM.html (85 words)

	ipedia.com: Vietnam War Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1961 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.
		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.
		Since Vietnam was a predominantly Buddhist nation, and Diem and much of the ruling structure of South Vietnam Roman Catholic, this action was viewed as further proof that Diem was completely out of touch with his people.
	www.ipedia.com /vietnam_war.html (7263 words)

	New Jersey Veterans Affairs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Eligibility: Presented by the State of New Jersey for military service in the South East Asia Theater of Operations from 1960 to 1975.
		Posthumous - The surviving spouse or immediate family member of any resident of the State meeting the above requirements for a medal and who was killed while on active duty or died after receiving an honorable discharge from the armed forces may apply for a posthumous awarding of the medal.
		Proof of service in the Southeast Asia combat theater of operations, POW, or MIA status is also required
	www.nj.gov /military/veterans/awards/vietnam_service (318 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal Display Recognition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Vietnam Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11231 from President Johnson's desk on 8 July 1965.
		The service medal was awarded to all members of the armed forces who served in Vietnam and contiguous waters and airspace between 3 July 1965 and 28 March 1973.
		Personnel that were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participating in Operation Frequent Wind from 29-30 April 1975 are now entitled to exchange it for the Vietnam Service Medal per section 542 in public law 107-314.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/vn.htm (1116 words)

	Australia Vietnam Service Medal Display Recognition
		The Medal was approved in 1968 by The Queen and counter signed by Prime Minister Sir John Gorton.
		The Medal was created to recognise the service of members of Australian Armed Forces and accredited members of approved philanthropic organisations serving with our service personnel in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
		Service is recognised between the dates 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/vsmaus.htm (318 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
		Individuals qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for reason of service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 (inclusive) shall remain qualified for that medal.
		Vietnam and contiguous waters, as used herein, is defined as an area which includes Vietnam and the water adjacent thereto within the following specified limits: From a point on the East Coast of Vietnam at the juncture of Vietnam with China southeastward to 21° N. latitude, 108° 15E.
	www.terrispencer.com /vwv/vietnam.htm (605 words)

	Awards - USMC, 1st Radio Battalion, Vietnam Veterans
		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.
		The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve to recognize good behavior and faithful service in the U.S. Marine Corps while on active duty for a specified period of time.
	www.swanassoc.com /1stradiobn/awards.htm (1854 words)

	NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
		The National Defense Service Medal was awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974; between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 and between 11 September 2001 and a closing date to be determined.
		The National Defense Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Reserve Components who are ordered to Federal active duty, regardless of duration, except for the categories listed above.
		The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953, for service between 27 June 1950 and a date to be announced.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /Awards/NationalDefenseServiceMedal.htm (758 words)

	Control and Supervision Service Medal - Vietnam - Veterans Affairs Canada
		The ICCS medal was awarded for 90 days service with the Commission between 28 January 1973 and 31 July 1973.
		The 1,160 personnel of the commission were from Canada, Hungary, Indonesia and Poland and their role was to monitor the cease-fire in South Vietnam as per the Paris Peace Conference.
		In 1990, Canada produced the medal as described, but in a much improved quality, and presented them to the civilian members of the ICCS who had not received the original medal.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group06/icmvn (324 words)

	Vietnam Service
		From the time that United States' assistance to the Republic of South Vietnam was confined to an advisory status through the period of major combat actions, the varied and extensive roles of the U.S. Navy were crucial to the overall military effort in Southeast Asia.
		Mobility and the endurance sustained by underway replenishment forces resulted in maximum use of Seventh Fleet carriers for retaliatory raids, for strikes in support of troops ashore, and for attacks against the enemy lines of communication.
		Elements of the Coastal Surveillance, River Patrol, and Mobile Riverine Forces were com bined into operation SEA LORDS to interdict infiltration routes from Cambodia into the Mekong Delta, to control vital Delta waterways, and to harrass the enemy in his base areas.
	www.history.navy.mil /faqs/stream/faq45-25.htm (559 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal
		There is hereby established the Vietnam Service Medal with suitable appurtenances.
		Upon application, any such member may be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, but no person may be awarded both medals by reason of service in Vietnam and no person shall be entitled to more than one award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
		The Vietnam Service Medal may be awarded posthumously.
	www.c-7acaribou.com /history/medals/vsm.htm (811 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal - hadit.com Veterans Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Vietnam SERVICE medal was issued for different campain dated you served in country.The bronze stars are for different times of service/campaigns.
		VietNam Campaign medal is the one with the "1960" bar.
		AR 600-8-22 on pages 12-13 and 39 states that a bronze service star is authorized for the Vietnam Service Medal along with 12 other medals listed.
	www.hadit.com /forums/index.php?act=findpost&pid=4187 (663 words)

	Vietnam Service Medal
		Medals awarded for participation in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991.
		The Vietnam Service medal was instituted in 1965 and was awarded for service in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand from 1965-73.
		This medal was manufactured in 1969 and both the ribbon and medal are in mint condition.
	www.marksmedals.com /us_medals_files/vietnam_service_medal.html (106 words)

	Survey: Should the Vietnam War Service Medal be revoked?
		Many Vietnam War veterans proudly display their Vietnam War Service medal in shadow boxes and wear their full-size medals when participating in Veterans Day and Memorial Day events.
		And in 1988 Vietnam veterans such as Phill Coleman have advocated all Vietnam War veterans to wear their Vietnam War Service ribbon on their shirt collar every day (reference information).
		Should the Vietnam War Service Medal which displays the image of the former Republic of (South) Vietnam flag be revoked, or should a new Vietnam War Service medal be designed from instructions dictated by the Communist government in Hanoi, Vietnam?
	home.pacbell.net /veterans/xvsm.htm (390 words)

	U.S.A Medals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		U.S.A Vietnam Service Medal, Korea, National Defense Service Medal, Liberation Of Kuwait Service Medal, U.S.A Medals, Decorations, Vietnam, service medals, military medals, american medals, us medals, usa medals.
		"Vietnam Service Medal", full size with ribbon bar and in the original box.
		"Korean Service Medal", full size, new current manufacture in mint condition and hallmarked "G27" on the suspension broach.
	quicksitebuilder.cnet.com /madcollectables/madcollectables.com/id20.html (157 words)

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