The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to any servicemen and women that served in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and/or Thailand from 1965 to 1973 for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days. Bronze stars were added to the ribbon based on participation in various campaigns.
What are the 3 Vietnam ribbons?
The ribbon incorporates the colours of the three armed services (Red, Navy Blue, and Sky Blue), and the national colours of Vietnam (Red and Yellow).
What does the Vietnam ribbon look like?
The back of the Vietnam Service Medal consists of crossbow facing upwards that represents the ancient weapon of Vietnam. Also depicted is a fired lighted torch of the Statue of Liberty, inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". 8. The color green on the Vietnam Service Ribbon represents the Vietnamese jungles.12 oct 2015
What is the difference between Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal?
The Vietnam Service Medal is a U.S. medal introduced during the War. It was authorized by an executive order in 1965. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal is what is known as a foreign award, a military decoration or medal that is awarded to American troops who aided that country in a conflict.25 jul 2018
Why do veterans always wear their hats?
Veterans all across the nation and even in other countries like Australia and New Zealand wear baseball type hats to honor their service from the wars they fought in, the branches they served in or even the ships they served on.10 oct 2019
How old would you be today if you served in Vietnam?
WAR DURATION TYPICAL AGES
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Vietnam War 1965-1973 18-60
Gulf War 1991 18-60
Afghanistan War 2002 18-60
Iraq War 2003- 18-60
What's the youngest a Vietnam vet could be?
Dan Bullock
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Died
How old is the oldest living Vietnam vet?
Richard Arvin Overton
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What is the difference between a Vietnam veteran and a Vietnam era veteran?
Jim's Reply: Vietnam era veterans are those who served during the time of the Vietnam war but didn't set foot in the country of Vietnam. The Vietnam vet is one who was assigned within the combat zone of the country and it's surrounding waters.
What is the difference between Vietnam era veteran and Vietnam veteran?
Vietnam era veterans are those who served during the time of the Vietnam war but didn't set foot in the country of Vietnam. The Vietnam vet is one who was assigned within the combat zone of the country and it's surrounding waters.
What years are considered Vietnam era veteran?
We measure our service as those periods of active duty, not reserves. The Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 38 Paragraph 3.2 (f), the Vietnam Era is "The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.