within, or over the area in support of the military The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the naval service, who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Vietnam medals especially have a deeper meaning to them because of the unpopularity of the war, how it divided the country, and the draft that went along with it. Or have served less than six months but was wounded, captured, and escaped enemy forces, or was killed in action. [3] These totals do not include the award to the Vietnam Unknown Soldier. Sacrificed his life by flying his aircraft dangerously slow and low to destroy enemy machine gun emplacements until his aircraft was shot down. Awarded in a single In the case of elected bodies the only way of effecting this is by the Coupled Vote. air-to-ground close air support, fighter harrier combat air patrols and Philippine Defense Ribbon. Distinguished himself when he volunteered to accompany a medical evacuation team on an urgent mission to evacuate eight critically wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam personnel. campaign during certain periods of time". The "area of Risked his life to direct artillery and air support by day and marked the unit's location by night; despite enemy fire he led his men against the enemy until help arrived. operations.]. Warner Joint . The colors of the ribbon represent: The flag of the Republic of Vietnam which was, at the time, yellow with red stripes running horizontally. Fujii was rescued by a helicopter on Feb. 22. involves actually entering the designated area. C6.5.1.4. Vargas requested that his mother's name, M. Sando Vargas, Jr., be engraved on the medal and added to the rolls. He later renounced his medal of honor. Rescued and administered first aid to several wounded soldiers and led a group to defeat an enemy force, causing them to retreat and leaving behind 54 of their dead, many weapons, and grenades. In 1974, due to the standard of excellence expected and achieved, the Red Devils received the coveted Robert M. Hanson "Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year" award. Distinguished himself while serving as a helicopter rescue crew commander, For sacrificing his life so his unit could escape. Voluntarily left the perimeter, set up a guiding beacon, established the priorities for evacuation and successively carried 18 wounded men to the extraction site. For falling on a grenade to save his comrades. Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon. Second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. military support. operations. Service Medal during the period of service required are considered Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM). For heroic action when his platoon was ambushed by North Vietnamese forces near the village of Se San in eastern Cambodia. Medal awarded on 5 July 2022. and fought and sacrificed themselves for the freedom of the Republic Awarded duplicates of the medal to individuals who, between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, were members of the United States Merchant Marine, or other related services. Attached to or Prisoner of War Medal. (2) Leadership Achievement which merits the award must : Sacrificed himself to ensure evacuation helicopters were able to withdraw his team. medal devices are: Palm Leaf, Bronze Star, Silver Star and Gold combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six During a firefight he single-handedly destroyed a series of enemy bunkers. They were the last of the 235 servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months. For gallantry and intrepidity in defending his position and giving aid to wounded Marines, For eliminating enemy fire with available weapons and shielding his men from an enemy grenade, For attempting to rescue one of his wounded men on a Marine recon patrol, Sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers by smothering a grenade with his body, For efforts in retrieving wounded personnel and defending his platoon, Sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker and protect several of his fellow soldiers. The achievement should be such as to constitute a definite contribution to the naval service, such as an invention, or improvement in design, procedure, or organization. Sacrificed his life to eliminate two companies of the enemy, rescue a fellow soldier and destroyed the starlight scope attached to his rifle to prevent its capture and use by the Viet Cong. three weeks of the beginning of construction, and continuous air I was a cook (don't hold that against me). Zabitosky directed the defense until rescue helicopters arrived, and when the helicopter that was to extract him from the battlefield crashed, he ignored his own injuries to save the downed craft's pilot. Placed himself between an enemy grenade and his shipmates, absorbing most of the blast fragments with his own body in order to protect his shipmates from injury and death. Sign the Log Contact admin@navywriter.com Disclaimer, SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual. months. The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and below. (5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force. Also while wounded and in the open, continued to give orders to his troops to repel the enemy. Be engaged in C6.6.1.1.1. Vietnam Service Medal to be authorized the RVN Gallantry On paper they are just parts of history and a timeline about the war, but for the veteran who lived through it, its much more. The medal reflects Repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to attend to the fallen and eliminate an enemy rocket position. Sacrificed his life to single-handedly eliminate a group of enemy soldiers, Assaulted an enemy platoon with another soldier preventing further casualties, Ong Muong Canal, Kien Hoa Province, South Vietnam, Successfully relayed commands through one of his men until an enemy attack was silenced and the boats he was leading were able to move to safety, Led his SEAL team on a mission to capture important members of the enemy and although seriously injured in the battle they eliminated an enemy force and took several prisoners. 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Awarded to any seaman who, while serving in a ship during the war period, is wounded, suffers physical injury, or suffers through dangerous exposure as a result of an act of a United States enemy. to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal. For a daring airborne rescue of American special forces troops. Our range of Marine medals includes Marine Distinguished Service medals, the Marine Corps Expeditionary medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct medal, as well as many others including location-specific accolades such as those earned for service in Afghanistan or Iraq. NAVSO 1650/12 (7-99), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Certificate, S/N 0104-LF-982-3000 (for issue only by those Instructions on applyingfor this medal can be found here. It may be worn by all merchant seamen who served as members of the crews of U.S. merchant ships from September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941. Joint General Staff, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. Authorized by 2.a. When his convoy came under attack that day, near Ap Nhi in the Republic of Vietnam, Seay twice left his protective cover to toss enemy-thrown hand grenades back at the North Vietnamese forces. Mariners Medal. Established by the Republic (10) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force. C6.5.1.4.3. (4) As the result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed force. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.The medal was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942, and is authorized under 10 U.S.C. The first African American recipient of the war was Milton L. Olive III who sacrificed himself to save others by smothering a grenade with his body. keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United Awarded to members of crews of ships who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days from October 17, 1944, to September 3, 1945. established by the Vietnam Government by Decree No. Although severely wounded multiple times by enemy fire, he continued to throw grenades at an enemy bunker until it was destroyed and he was killed by enemy gunfire. Sacrificed his life by smothering a mine with his body, Killed after repeatedly attacking and defeating the enemy. Almost immediately, daily sortie rates were Vietnam Service Medal. The "V" is authorized for wear if the award is for acts or services involving direct participation in combat operations. Their courage, professionalism and inspiring devotion to duty were in (2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or The heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard expected. have directly participated for six months in "a large-scale military Star. Not more than one medal shall be issued to any one seaman. The high standards demanded must be borne in mind when recommending the award. For saving many lives as a medic during a number of vicious firefights. For smothering a grenade blast with his body to protect those around him, For a series of daring and valorous actions despite severe wounds, Sacrificed his life to save the life of his passenger. awarded to military personnel, both South Vietnamese for twelve Assumed command of a rifle company upon death of the commander in an ambush and directed the counterattack. It is a foreign medal created by the Vietnamese government that was authorized for wear on American troops as of December 1966 for their service in Vietnam. Awards for merit recognize service. direct support for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations (or Southeast Asia. The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements, that have not been recognized by a higher award. operations in Vietnam. C6.5.1.4.2. Worthy of special recognition, but not to the degree required for the Bronze Star Medal when combat is involved or the Navy and Marine Corps Medal when combat is not involved. Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement. Delta, a Regimental Formationwas subordinate Awarded to all Vietnamese counteroffensive as well as the U.S. air offensive of 1972. The following unit awards are authorized and will be incorporated in Ref (a). For twice providing covering fire for his squad's withdrawal despite heavy enemy fire, After a group of enemy insurgents attacked he organized a defense and repelled the enemy throughout the night. Encounter during He continued to direct his men and refused treatment until his men were taken care of. Eligible. Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the Medal of Honor. For falling on a grenade to save his comrades and is one of five Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor. Rescued a wounded comrade and then smothered the blast of an enemy-thrown grenade with his body to protect other soldiers. Pacific War Zone Medal. Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal. and aircraft providing fire, patrol, guard, reconnaissance, or other Thanks! Killed while defending his wounded comrades from the enemy and delivered effective suppressive fire in order to divert the Viet Cong long enough to allow the casualties to be evacuated. Regiment Level unit. He survived the blast, but was seriously wounded and captured by the enemy dying while a prisoner of war ten months later. The war was fought between the Communist-supported Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the United States-supported Republic of Vietnam, beginning with the presence of a small number of US military advisors in 1955 and escalating into direct US involvement in a ground war in 1965. individual personnel) of all Allied countries subordinate to the When awarded/authorized on an individual basis the Gold device If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. (3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. [14], List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War, Phuoc VinhBnh Dng ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Dak ToQuang Trang ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Bong SonBnh nh ProvinceSouth Vietnam, Phu BaiTha Thin ProvinceSouth Vietnam, PhuocLacBin Ha ProvinceSouth Vietnam, The Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States at, defending Camp Nam Dong against a Viet Cong attack, Tet offensive attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base, United States Army Center of Military History, http://www.cmohs.org/medal-statistics.php, "President announces 24 Soldiers to receive Medals of Honor", "Obama to award Medal of Honor to two dozen veterans, including 19 discrimination victims", "President Obama to Award Medal of Honor", "Vietnam Unknown's Medal of Honor Transfer Denied", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_for_the_Vietnam_War&oldid=1132543066, Killed while flying his helicopter in a rescue mission, Distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat battle against Viet Cong forces during the, After participating in the defeat of an enemy assault he was killed in hand-to-hand combat, For disrupting an enemy raid and saving the lives of several comrades, For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines. Examples can be contributed using this form. Single-handedly destroyed a Viet Cong bunker and was then killed while chasing the retreating enemy soldiers. area of operations by ground units, ships, and aircraft provided it Sacrificed his life to save several fellow Marines by diving on a grenade and absorbing the explosion with his body, His actions resulted in 14 confirmed Viet Cong killed in action and possibly 25 more, the capture of 20 prisoners, 15 weapons, and the rescue of the 14 United States and free world civilians. C7.5.1.6.2. 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). Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Single-handedly destroyed an enemy bunker, rescued a wounded comrade from under heavy fire, and attacked and destroyed two more bunkers by himself before being mortally wounded while attacking a fourth bunker. He was shot multiple times and propped himself up against a tree and continued to fire until he succumbed to his injuries. For covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines on a recon mission. Despite being obsolete, earned foreign South Vietnam decorations and awards remain authorized for US military members who received awards. for valorous achievement/participation during the Vietnam conflict, Awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and junior thereto, for service performed on or after 1 May 1961. For the rescue of two downed naval aviators, Rushed an enemy machine gun to distract the enemy so that his wounded comrades could be moved to safety. The Purple Heart. (b) Be sustained so as to demonstrate a high state of development or, if for a specific achievement, be of such merit as to earn singular recognition for the act(s); and between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, in Thailand, Laos, or toMACV. . We were still cooking in the building next to the flight line and sleeping in tents without the luxury of the plywood floors and sides. (1) Professional achievement which merits the award must: Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft Carson, was named after Evans. Volunteered to reinforce a squad of Marines who were under heavy fire. Served outside Vietnam and still gave combat support for six months. Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body, Sacrificed his life in an attempt to defuse a claymore mine. If a qualified individual has passed, MARAD is authorized to issue medals to the next of kin. (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; Awarded for merchant marine servicein the Atlantic War Zone, including the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Barents Seaand Greenland Sea, between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945. the area. The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Despite being wounded in the wrist, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and was fatally shot. Although badly wounded, he continued to assist and treat the injuries of the Marines around him who had been hurt in combat with the enemy. Awarded for maritime service between July 4, 1965and August 15, 1973, in waters adjacent to Vietnam. Day and three others were presented with the Medal of Honor by President Ford at the White House on March 4, 1976. Add any text here or remove it. He refused to be evacuated until his men were safe. For the rescue of 29 American and South Vietnamese soldiers from a heavily fortified enemy training area without any cover or gunship support. Risked his life to repel the enemy and protect his soldiers during an enemy assault on his firebase. Participation. (a) Be noteworthy Later became a, As a helicopter pilot, reinforced and then evacuated an embattled unit despite intense hostile fire, For taking command of his platoon and exposing himself to enemy fire to reestablish communication, tend to wounded men, and continued fighting. The obverse of the medal displays an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse shows a man standing between two spheres, a symbolic representation of the ideological struggle. The Vietnam war is more than a conflict, like any war, it tore families apart, took fathers away from their wives and children, and many still suffer invisible wounds and health issues. Awarded to merchant mariners who have participated in an act or operation of humanitarian nature on behalf ofan individual or groups of individuals. There must be no margin of doubt or possibility of error in awarding this honor. Killed protecting others during an ambush, Risked his life by flying his helicopter into heavy enemy fire to evacuate several wounded passengers and aircrew of a downed helicopter, Threw himself on an enemy grenade as it exploded, saving the lives of four comrades at the sacrifice of his life, For rescuing a downed airman despite heavy fire. It has been awarded to military personnel, Qantas crews, civilian medical personnel, and Embassy staff. MCAS Nam Phong, Thailand 1972 ~ 1973 "We Never Promised You A Rose Garden" Namphong.vet is a Vietnam War Educational Archive All content herein is copyrighted by the original source and presented under the "fair use" provisions of US Code Title 17 in effect at the time of publication, and shall not be used for commercial purposes. for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration) The red flames on the Vietnam map represent the locations of the war. As a result of the three-hour battle, the American naval force killed numerous Viet Cong guerrillas, destroyed over fifty vessels, and disrupted a major enemy logistic operation. Specialist Rascon's showed extraordinary valor in the face of deadly enemy fire, heroism in rescuing the wounded, and gallantry by repeatedly risking his own life for his fellow soldiers. Korean Service Medal. Phone: 202-366-3198 The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Held his position in the face of enemy ambush despite having his lower leg blown off, allowing the remainder of his outnumbered unit to move to safety. in a U.S. military operation in which Service members of any Exposed himself to enemy fire in order to place his three surviving wounded comrades in rescue slings, permitting them to be airlifted to safety. To justify this decoration, accomplishment or performance of duty above that normally expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual among those performing comparable duties is required, although less than the requirements for the Silver Star or Legion of Merit. 9th Cav Regt., 1st Cav Div., Kaneshiro's unit was attacked by North Vietnamese troops. regularly serving for one, or more, days with an organization operational schedule in the face of torrential rains, sweltering heat and He refused his own medical evacuation and instead stayed with the company until a new commander arrived. After being struck by enemy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire he continuously fought and led his men against the enemy until dying from his wounds. Awarded to officers and seamen who served on a shipwhich, at the time of service, was cited for gallantry by the Maritime Administration. To justify the decoration, the individual's service must clearly be rendered conspicuous above their comrades by an act so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes their gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery; and it must be the type of deed which if not done would not subject the individual to any justified criticism. Repeatedly attacked the enemy and although severely wounded risked his life to rescue several wounded soldiers, For using his body to shield a fellow Marine from a grenade blast, Repeatedly attacked and defended his unit from enemy fire and assisted 8 wounded men who were trapped behind enemy lines, Killed while attacking a group of enemy soldiers, Provided medical treatment to fellow soldiers while under heavy fire, despite being wounded twice, during, Repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to man several different machine-guns until the enemy had been fought back, For smothering explosive blasts with his body to protect those around him, Risked his life to fly his heavily damaged plane back to base to relay the location of a downed pilot. The red stripes indicate the three ancient empires of Vietnam Tonkin, Annam, and Cochin China, mirroring the Republic of Vietnams flag. He assumed command and directed the defense of their position and despite being wounded by a grenade, he continued to direct them, saving many lives. Samantha Alexander, Distribution Management Office freight noncommissioned officer in charge aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, was awarded. Awarded for merchant marine service in the Pacific War Zone, which included the North Pacific, South Pacificand the Indian Ocean east of 80 degrees east longitude, betweenDecember 7, 1941, andMarch 2, 1946. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 514/16. This commendation. participating in or directly supporting ground (military) such participation foreign armed opposition, or are otherwise Awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant the Medal of Honor or Navy Cross. For silencing three enemy positions and rescuing several wounded comrades. 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