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There have been many inquiries about the service medals a veteran can or should display. As most veterans have been out of the service for many years, this information can be hard to find. It is easy to find information on the Internet regarding the subject, but any of this information can be incorrect. If any, the information found at genuine U.S. Government military web sites would tend to be the most believable. Types of medals can be broken down into a few categories: 1.) "Personal/Individual" awards/medals awarded you are usually found listed in box # 24 on your DD-214 discharge form. Unit Commanders recommend awards, award clerks add DD-214 information. Items may include "badges" for various qualifications such as sharp-shooter, mechanic, various driver, airborne, infantry, etc. Other medals/awards could include various individual types such as Purple Heart, Silver/Bronze Stars, Army Commendation, Air Medal, overseas bars ( one each six months ), years of service hash-marks ( one = three years, not listed on DD-214 ), etc. Vietnam Medals "should" be at least National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, and Good Conduct Medal. 2.) "Unit Citations" awarded to the unit you were in during the prescribed periods designated. They would include RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm. This type is awarded by government decree, as the RVN awarded to US units in Vietnam. Information on these types of awards normally have documentation that can be very hard to find. 3.) "Commemorative Medals" struck ( issued ) to honor various wars, time periods, and honorable military services. These include Republic of Vietnam Defense 1960-1975, Army Commemorative 1775-2000, Cold War Victory Commemorative 2 Sep.1945 - 26 Dec. 1991 ( you can apply for a certificate ). 4.) "Others Medals" can include various foreign country medals awarded to individuals or units while serving in those countries. Information on these are also hard to find to confirm correct protocol. Some
information can be found in catalogs and on web sites, but is
not clear. While medal companies claim that you can display some
of these, they do not appear to offer documentation of awarding
those from foreign governments. Be sure to see the D.O.D. webpage
titled "Manual of Military Decorations and Awards"
at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/ 5.) "Devices" are medal or medal ribbon attachments. These include very small stars, leafs, letters, knots, or palms. Three Bronze Stars on the Vietnam Service medal indicates three campaigns, more if you served longer. One Silver Star equals five Bronze Stars. Stars are also used to indicate multiple awards. Knots on Good Conduct medals indicate one for each three years service: bronze 2nd-5th, silver 6th-10th, gold 11th-15th awards. The Good Conduct Medal can be issued after completion of first enlistment, draftees after two years.
Medals Section (NRPMA-M) 9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132 All foreign and commemorative medals, devices, service bars and hashes must be purchased from medals companies at your own cost. Most medals are about $20 - 30 for full size, ribbons $1.00 - $2.50., some include the ribbons. Miniature medals and hat pins are available also, some sell tie tacks. Companies that sell medals, awards, devices, collar insignia, some patches, and display cases are Medals of America, Call to Colors, H. J. Saunders, R.W. Fuller, and other smaller companies. H.J. Saunders appears to have the largest assortment of Unit Crests for sale. Danang Enterprises sells various small hat pin type items in the form of unit patches, awards, military equipment, location script, POW/MIA, flags, and humorous. These range in price from $4.00 - $5.00. In addition, they offer many other memorabilia items. These types of items can also be found at flea markets. A few other companies offering items are: Graco Industries, Vets Supply Line, Quartermaster, 12 OíClock High, National Capitol Historic Sales, and Overload Military Collection. More: Getting Authorization For Military Medals You Believe You Earned How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service Military Record Requests: Standard Form SF-180 Rebuilding Lost, Destroyed, Missing, Never obtained DD-214 Military Discharge Documents Requesting Replacement Medals, Awards, and Decorations The Institute of Heraldry - Awards, Decorations, Campaign & Service Medals |
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Agent Orange - Korea DMZ Vets and Agent Orange Source: January 2004 VFW Magazine The Pentagon has confirmed that Agent Orange was used from April 1968 through July 1969 to defoliate the fields of fire between the front line defensive positions and the south barrier fence. The size of the treated area was a strip of land 151 miles long and up to 350 yards wide, from the fence to north of the civilian control line. There is no indication that herbicides were sprayed inside the DMZ itself. Who and What is Eligible Mandatory requirements - Service
in country between April 1968 and July 1969. Military Units Eligible (April 1968 to July 1969) Elements
of four combat brigades of the 2nd Infantry Division: Herbicide-Associated Health Conditions Presumptively Recognized - Chloracne
(must occur within one year of exposure
Agent Orange - Vietnam Veterans Benefit From Agent Orange Rules, Compensation and Pension Service They are
society's leaders. They run businesses; direct organizations;
hold political office. In their mid-50s, they are at the height
of their social and economic power, earning more than others
in their age group. Yet, with their success, they can't escape
the inevitable health concerns of a graying population.
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More Links: Adequacy of the VA Persian Gulf Registry American Gulf War Veterans Association Depression - Psychology Information Online Gulf War Illness Special Reports How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service Institute of Medicine - Health of Veterans Military Record Requests: Standard Form SF-180 National Personnel Records Center - St. Louis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD Requesting Replacement Medals, Awards, and Decorations Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) The Veterans Hotline 412-820-HELP |
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