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Officers, professional armymen or defense workers who have served in the People's Army for 25 or more consecutive years. For National Security Medal Huy chương vì an ninh tổ quốc: November 26, 2003 Officers, professional non-commissioned officers who have served in the People's Police for 25 or more consecutive years. Glorious Fighter Medal
Vietnam War Memorial dollar [25] Outstretched hand touching a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Three medals awarded during the Vietnam War: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 500,000 (max) Uncirculated: 57,317 W Proof: 226,262 P 1994 $1: Prisoners of War dollar [26] A chained eagle breaks free through a ring to represent "Freedom"
The Vietnam Service Medal was 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.
A reception honoring local Vietnam veterans will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. The museum offers free admission, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. The facility is also open by appointment by ...
North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict. South Vietnam as a country ceased to exist after North Vietnam's victory in the Vietnam War. Therefore, the country of South Vietnam's awards and decorations are considered obsolete.
During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 33 awards have been presented. Of the total of 268 awards, 179 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF. [3] These totals do not include the award to the Vietnam Unknown Soldier.
The United States Veterans Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103–186) authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War and the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [3]
Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Papillion, Nebraska; Augusta-CSRA Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, Augusta, Georgia [2]; Charlestown Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Boston; Inland Northwest Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Riverfront Park, Spokane