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To qualify for award of the Vietnam Service Medal an individual must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations. There is also a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Deviceissued by the former South Vietnamese government. You should be able to print the citation text. ;b_[DDN\)0 a0vL-eIehD30 io3AA%)q NA Only one appurtenance will be worn on each badge. Wed make the pilots ditch the helos. Servicemembers who earned the AFEM for Operation FREQUENT WIND, between 29 and 30 April 1975, may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM. Save to your location on your hard drive. Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Vietnam in April 1975, moved over 50,000 people. !I4H:g,-?;c$mXm_,3=|ZO9=:r 6bVNGp\ O'n7TS2HqCN3fu$dJJ~YoHQ! If you served at least 1 day in any period it warrants campaign. -Servicemembers who earned the AFEM for Operation FREQUENT WIND between 29 and 30 April 1975, may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM. Authorization: SECNAV Notice 1650 of 17 July 1967. sCbE@DK%Dx `3C-vAl' wIG;KkUAP~P'j_ZZu$=./K%ZK A._%}~__.1_UZW]Wuk/UWZ?_TuBu j0A:,vbfVop(28`( c}f!WT'UA`(jIR5* !s+c'bbT @pZjSPn 0omCgK;az\6m o! xY7 ;c]N` Yv}h[-AbD0Ra ib#HF By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. L2_QW@"g"`>h` 02@0\Oc&}m5;v4L&0a$NlGD! The AFEM will be awarded only for operations for which no other U.S. campaign medal is approved. . `*^&"^n Dx"~ JMYGO4le,Wx0|Wz rY~:36fMCE-uXReov7zCIYiG No person will be entitled to both awards for Vietnam service. B. (2) Encounter during such participation foreign-armed opposition, or are otherwise placed, or have been placed, in such position that, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hostile action by foreign armed forces were imminent even though it did not materialize. Included below is a list of possible suppliers. ST. LOUIS MO 63132. Copyright 2011 FOX19. Notes pertinent to the display of certain medals and ribbons, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Searching for Your Personal Navy Unit Awards, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Device, Mobile Riverine Force Navy Unit Awards List, Sources for Purchasing Medals and Ribbons. All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the evacuation of Saigon) are now automatically authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. AR 600822 5 March 2019 35. This award may also maybe conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States and of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) - AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the AFEM. 3 0 obj Box 27, Tomball, TX 77375, (281) 255-2161 When finished click FILE on your web browser toolbar and then click PRINT. The RVN Gallantry Cross was awarded by the Vietnamese Government for valorous combat achievement in four degrees, as follows: (1) With Palm To a unit which is cited before the Armed Forces. endstream endobj 102 0 obj <>/Filter/CCITTFaxDecode/Height 3270/ImageMask false/Length 35905/Name/background_Page_32/Subtype/Image/Type/XObject/Width 2520>>stream Naval Advisory Group, RVN, 3. At the beginning of 1975 the Khmer Republic, a United States-supported military government, controlled only the Phnom Penh area and a string of towns along the Mekong River that provided the crucial supply route for food and munitions coming upriver from South Vietnam. Please note, that the Department Defense determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances. The MRFA is launching our Historical Data Project (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units. She can be reached at Denise.Goolsby@DesertSun.com or on Twitter @DeniseGoolsby. (2) Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days aboard a U.S. naval vessel directly supporting military operations. Servicemembers who earned the AFEM for service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM. Patrol Boat Fast (PCF) The Palm denotes a unit award. Military News and Information Editor (http://www.13105320634.com) The American War Library, Est. Upon submission of evidence to their commanding officer, personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge while a member of the U.S. Army may be authorized to wear the Combat Action Ribbon. Seperately, USMC and USN personnel who were hostily challenged by enemy or friendly forces during their efforts to rescue designated personnel during Operation Frequent Wind are authorized the Combat Action Ribbon. Upon request (unit personnel officer) any such individual may be awarded the VSM instead of the AFEM. It was carried out on 29-30 April 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War. The carrier was destined for the Pacific Fleet. Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. People were sleeping on the main deck and everything. On Sunday, Miller will receive theVietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit and Navy Meritorious Service Medal. - An individual act of valor or exceptional performance at the risk of personal safety. Normal performance of duty or in a large number of combat missions does not in itself justify the award. Thank you for stopping by. (4) With Bronze Star To a unit which is cited before a Regiment/Brigade. North Vietnamese invasion forces began their final attack on April 29, which triggered an evacuation of Americans and South Vietnamese civilians and military officials. b?mP7B 0[Rx$nhN,D;Ne~, To justify citation, the unit must have clearly rendered itself conspicuous by action of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Navy Cross to an individual. 1) Go to the NDAWS website It wasnt until about five years ago when Miller started putting together a memorabilia collection for his dad that included his World War II ribbons that Miller began wondering about his own service decorations. Vets Supply Line, 10650 County Road 81, Suite 131, Maple Grove, MN 55369, (612) 425-0911 Fax number (612) 425-2577 Order Line (800) 864-5062 NOTE: All grandfather periods for previous qualification have expired. Be sure you inspect the contents thoroughly before tossing your packing material. NOTE: this is the only Navy/Marine personal decoration that has no associated medal. IT IS. Service members who earned the AFEM for operations in Southwest Asia Anything and everything that couldn't fit in any of the other categories! Authorized on July 19, 1965 and awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, served in Vietnam and the contiguous waters, and airspace, in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or airspace in direct support of military operations in Vietnam. Campaign and Service Awards.), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal Color, with Palm). Also, sometimes the devices to be attached to the ribbons or medals are thrown loosely into your package. No more than one medal will be awarded to any one Servicemember. I go, 'Thats not the point. Explore historical photos, gripping stories, poetry and song submitted by MRFA members. c. U.S. Navy personnel who served as advisors to the Vietnamese Navy personnel in an in-charge position, and officers and enlisted whose units were turned over to the Vietnamese Navy before they had acquired the requisite 6 months eligibility as stated above, are authorized to wear the insignia provided the total operational time and advisory time on the craft equal 6 or more months. 4. National Defense Service Medal . The transmittal letter is usually folded and placed in a slot on the outside of the manila envelope with your return address showing. As hostile Khmer Rouge forces approached Phnom Pehn, the capitol of Cambodia, the urgency to protect and remove American, Allied and Cambodian personnel named on the Khmer Rouge Death List grew rapidly. The ship was originally scheduled to return to San Diego after the early March 1975 evacuation, but plans were abruptly changed. Personnel who served for a minimum of 6 months as OIC, patrol officer (commissioned or enlisted), river section leader, boat officer, or petty officer in charge (POIC) of the following craft are eligible to wear the insignia: Patrol Boat River (PBR) Op's Frequent Wind & Eagle Pull Humanitarian Service Medal Ensure that your VA disability claim file denotes these awards. 1st Anti-Tank Bn, 1st Mar Div, 27Mar66 to 20Sep69, 3rd Anti-Tank Bn, 3rd Mar Div, 12Jul65 to 20Sep69, For the Period of 08 February 1962 to 28 March 1973, Headquarters, US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam AND SUBORDINATE COMMANDS IN DIRECT SUPPORT are eligible to participate in the award only during the period actually served ashore in the Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Action, 1st Class with Palm and Frame. The ship then returned to San Diego for a year where the Blue Ridge was outfitted with surface-to-air missiles, and then returned overseas in early 1975. If there is no link for a citation for a particular award, it means we need it so that it can be typed and added to this site. (3) Accumulates required days service (consecutive or nonconsecutive) while participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember of an aircraft flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the area in direct support of the military operation. Operation FREQUENT WIND - 29 April - 30 April 1975. 4) Type in the first 4 characters of your Ship/Unit Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units. It will not be inside the envelope so it would be easy to throw it away without even knowing its there. And another helo went in front of the ship and the ship hit him. The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual. The Vietnam Service Medalis a military awardof the United States Armed Forcesestablished on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. "The dragon is traditionally associated with Vietnam, the shoreline denotes service in the coastal waters adjacent to Vietnam, and the anchor symbolizes maritime service.". Salinas resident Johnnie Johnson, 66, was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal that recognizes his time in the region, specifically during his time on the USS Coral Sea during Operation Frequent Wind in the 1975 evacuation of Saigon as a member of the United States Navy. 0u?dA~n;Y9uX0i}*Od,1k'V% M~P#ioIs00H'wFtNig@DLPOaLO13'Z*[XI"&A]Xu}~z[MBVCZ`0M J_FgU k%^[uMk'pT 6k"rm-;kNA&0a$h8I4b,O`A44 SbAdHkC$a0Du-u'`nqP$>Lx0Rp0 (2) Any Servicemember on temporary duty (TDY) or temporary active duty to serve on boards, courts, commissions, and like organizations. pH^w>3@7-_d^; u&g_$]8VLvX2G2lIvca. Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: Southeast Asia (Vietnam) From 1 March 1961 to 15 August 1973. The Medal of Freedom for meritorious achievements or meritorious service to the United States on or after December 7, 1941, in the war against an enemy outside the continental limits of the United States. endobj It is also possible for the veteran to apply at the same time for copies of medals and ribbons which are listed on his form DD214N. COMMANDERS ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR PERSONNEL UNDER HIS/HER COGNIZANCE. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (N86) authorized the Small Craft Insignia for junior officers and senior petty officers who had served as officer in charge (OIC) of Riverine or Coastal Craft, under combat conditions, in the Republic of Vietnam. All Rights Reserved. When he left the Marines, his personnel file lacked proper documentation about where he had served. (check below for additional Republic of Vietnam unit awards). Members qualified for the AFEM by reason of service between 01Jul1958 and 03Jul1965 (inclusive) in an area for which the Vietnam Service medal (VSM) was subsequently authorized shall remain qualified for that medal. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. Explore our catalog and purchase official MRFA gear here. Operation Frequent Wind - 29 to 30 April 1975 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Navy Unit Commendation Hancock was also awarded: American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Navy Occupation Medal National Defense Service Medal (2nd) Civilian service must have been on land, sea, or airspace of Vietnam from 1959-1975. stream An award will not be made to a unit for action of one or more of its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in a manner justifying the award. After a long delay, Kenneth, who goes by Mike, received seven service medals on Saturday. b. RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation takes precedence over the RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation and is beneath all United States unit citations, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation. . No Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. However, no Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. On 14 July 1965, the Commandant of the Marine Corps issued Marine Corps Order 5750.2 (MCO 5750.2), which Paul, This is from MarAdmin 218/04 (Awards Update), 4. ;":Nk 8>N-V\}Uw:OWRMzkZzzK'[X>MJ'k A. Overloard Military Collection, 3008 Woodson, St. Louis, MO 63114, (314) 423-6644 20 August 1982 to I August 1984. (b). See the unit awards below for links to pages which contain text for the citations. VietnamEvacuation:OperationFREQUENTWIND DanielL. %%EOF A couple of words of caution: The Navy wears all unit ribbons on the left breast in a main ribbon cluster. After you receive your medals why not make a point of sharing the news with a loved one or friend. This award may also be conferred upon units of Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States for outstanding performance in action, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for the Armed Forces of the United States. 1 0 obj The association does not endorse the goods or services provided by the suppliers listed below. You can rest assured that you have a lot of brothers and sisters in this association who recognize and respect your contributions and thank you for a job well done! The Army bracket is larger because they wear their unit ribbons on the right breast. ;D"I" P>t@'d;E`"&)Lc&m?MG!W f9A@3-7oj~D3'G[x{dX *!lY/S@66+3< Afl8Tb=wP u rz\c4wMjQOBT7xb[6J7l'!)rVT%iXUBW^H~QywM Be sure to stay on the Form 180 until all of your information is inputted. Awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in the grade of captain/colonel and junior thereto, who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. M -4 Z;jT(c uIkj6H p@`C Members of this unit, who were assigned during either of these two periods, are eligible for only one award. Please sign the MRFA guestbook! (Evacuation operations, Saigon) 29 and 30 April 1975. <> Surface Effect Craft (AGEH, LCAC, PCH, PGH, SES) Vietnam Vet receives medals 35 years after service, Combat Action Ribbon-Operation Frequent Wind, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operation Frequent Wind, Humanitarian Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Frequent Wind and New Arrival, 1 man hospitalized after shooting in Clifton, per CPD. Within a day, they said, No, put em back on, were going back to Vietnam.. Graco Industries, P.O. The palm for this award measures 9/16 inch in length with a 1/8 inch stem and four front leaves attached like a branch. I had like five ribbons, and I go, Man, Ive only got one, hes got five. So I thought, I know I earned more I found this website, Navy.mil and you put in what unit you were in, what ship you were on it tells you, if you were on (the ship) these dates, they owe you these ribbons.' In such instances, the AFEM will be deleted from the list of authorized medals in personnel records. The principal eligibility criterion is that the individual must have participated in a bona fide ground or surface combat fire fight or action during which he or she was under enemy fire AND his/her performance while under fire was satisfactory. Medals of America, 1929 Fairview Road, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, (864) 862-6425 or (800) 308-0849, Fax number (800) 407-8640 and were not on active duty before 1/28/73. 14) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase VII 1 July 1970 30 June 1971 Explore artwork by members, and read historical articles and books. Miller's biggest problem wasthat his DD-214 -- a document known as aCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty issued by the U.S. Department of Defense -- did not include his overseas service. a. She said, Do you need anything else? and I said 'Well, I got less response from the Navy than I did from the Department of Defense, so maybe you can get my medals, too,' so then about a week or two later, she said, We have your medals. . Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Cross of Gallantry Medal Color, with Palm. Copies of citations for unit awards you believe you are qualified to receive. Miller recalled the beginning of what was known as"Operation Frequent Wind. 2 Per reference (b) above, paragraph 14 (Page 2-20) of said reference states: (1). - William Shakespeare, Henry V, Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division. It may also be helpful to review the language of the citation to see if you think you participated in the action for which the unit award was granted. Personnel eligible for the award of the Purple Heart are not necessarily qualified for the Combat Action Ribbon unless the wound was received while under enemy fire in one of the above scenarios. Admiral Flatley Award - for aviation safety. (3) Any Servicemember on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination. Where an individual has been assigned to a unit which was cited by two or more military command levels of the Republic of Vietnam, the appurtenance worn will be that of the highest level. When you are successful you will receive an upgraded Form DD215 to be attached to original Form DD214N. Here is information on where to apply for a unit award you feel you deserve. High Speed Boat (HSB), Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) permanently assigned to support SEAL Team operations or Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadrons or High Speed Maneuverable Seaborne Target (HSMST) operations. 9) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase VI 2 November 1968 22 February 1969 Several aircrew members that I knew wore both awards Another time, there was a helo on the deck and another was coming in and Im telling everybody, get down, get down! Personnel in riverine and coastal operations, assaults, patrols, sweeps, ambushes, convoys, amphibious landings, and similar activities who have participated in fire fights are eligible. Operation Frequent Wind was the final phase in the evacuation of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam prior to the takeover of the city by the North Vietnamese Army It was carried out on 29-30 April 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War. Any such award shall be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind. 2) Vietnam Defense Campaign 8 March 24 December 1965 Commissioned 15 April 1944. As gunners mate, Miller was in charge of the ships armory and was mount captain on one of the ships 3-inch, 50-caliber cannons. Total evacuation helicopter sorties from the US Defense Attach compound numbered 122. The Vietnam Service Medal was established by EO 11231, 8 July 1965, as amended by EO 13286, 2 February 2003. It says campaign but it infers the entire Vietnam War. 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<49CD2B7C29C7524A8FCC1BE38599EB2A><2FA13E92B31F054A98CFBE5AB6B263FE>]/Index[97 16]/Info 96 0 R/Length 56/Prev 894540/Root 98 0 R/Size 113/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream SECNAVINST 1650.1F, Dated 8 August 1991. Operations. <>>> Good morning everyone. Please contact our Webmaster, Mike Harris (mekong152@99w.us) If you are aware of any Navy unit awards for Vietnam that are not included on the lists, contact Mike with the information. 2) Click on Unit Awards in the tool menu Logistic Support Craft (LCU, LCM, YFU) July 31, 1968 (Marine Corps Photo- Pfc. It may take 4-6 months for the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) personnel to respond to your request. (c). Memorials and museums dedicated to the Mobile Riverine Force. 16) Consolidation II 1 December 1971 29 March 1972 MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS His first trip to the war zone was an eight-month affair, where the ship sat on a gun line in the Gulf of Tonkin, firing at inland targets. Personnel who qualified prior to 1 July 1992 while assigned to a Yard Patrol (YP) or Craft of Opportunity (COOP) Trainer craft are authorized to continue to wear the insignia. commander of the vessel that he or she served in the combat zone. Combat Action Ribbon was awarded for Operation FREQUENT WIND The Combat Action Ribbon of the Navy and Marine Corps was instituted in 1969. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. The Palm Desert Democratwill present those medals to Miller on Sunday during a Special Ceremony of Recognition before the start of the second day of theVeterans University event at California State Universitys Palm Desert campus. She was formally accepted into the Navy on 15 April 1944. Example Display Recognition:Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11Displayed: Army.All Five Service Branches, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marine and Navy are Applicable. Authorization: Executive Order 9050, 6 February 1942. (No ships qualified), Grenada. Governing Directive: NAVPERS 15665I, U. S. Navy Uniform Regulations, 1. MARINES 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. this group is here to have members share their personal experiences with the evacuations of Phnom Penh and Saigon, and the SS Mayaquez recovery, events leading up to and after those operations. The package you receive in a less than ceremonious way contains items which may be important for you to bring a little greater sense of closure to a chapter in your life for which you can be proud. 3. H.J. After the war, Miller returned to the valley and eventually became postmaster for the cities of Thermal, Coachella, Indio and Palm Springs. Awarded for active participation in ground or air combat during specifically listed military operations. The stem of the palm is to the wearer's right." . <> FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Kenneth Ford of Fairfield served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years in the 1970s, deployed to both Vietnam and Cambodia. An individual whose eligibility has been established in combat in any of the following listed operations, is authorized the award of the CAR. Thanks for posting all of this information. Click HERE for information on filling out printing out a Form 180 online. In conjunction with this operation, Marine detachments from III MEF provided security of U.S. ships engaged in carrying Vietnamese refugees to Guam. The following amplifying remarks are furnished as guidance. The principal eligibility criterion is that the individual must have participated in a bona fide ground or surface combat fire fight or action during which he was under enemy fire and his performance while under fire was satisfactory. ?BALI|K0|r i"b6}`xONh Separately, all USMC and selected land-based USN personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind are additionally authorized the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. endobj (c) Served at a normal post of duty (as contrasted to occupying the status of an inspector, (d) Aboard a vessel other than in a passenger status and furnished a certificate by the homeport. This effort consisted of: 444 USAF/USMC helicopter sorties; 204 TACAIR sorties; 24 AH-1J (Cobra) combat escort sorties; 8 AC-130 gunship sorties; 5 EC-130 (ABCCC) sorties; 44 KC-135 tanker sorties; and 2 HC-130 search and rescue support sorties. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam Warby all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements. More than 40 years after U.S. Navy veteran James Miller helped evacuate civilian and military refugees from Da Nang and Saigon during the Vietnam War, the Indio resident will finally receive five medals for his service during those frenzied days in the combat zone.
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