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2. Armed Forces Honor Medal - Wikipedia

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   The Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal ( Vietnamese: Danh-Dự Bội-Tinh) was a military decoration of South Vietnam that was first created on January 7, 1953. The medal was awarded in two classes and reached its height of bestowal during the Vietnam War. It was frequently awarded to members of foreign militaries, including military ...

3. Vietnam Service Medal - Wikipedia

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   The Vietnam Service Medal is 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. The distinctive design has been attributed to both ...

4. Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War - Wikipedia

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   The Commendation Medal was another decoration of the Vietnam War, issued frequently in various versions by the different branches of the US armed forces. Australia and New Zealand [ edit ] Australia and New Zealand awarded British and Commonwealth orders and decorations to their servicemen in Vietnam, including the Distinguished Service Order ...

5. Gallantry Cross (South Vietnam) - Wikipedia

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   The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950, and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed ...

6. Orders, decorations, and medals of South Vietnam - Wikipedia

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   The system of Orders, decorations, and medals of South Vietnam came into being with the establishment of the National Order of Vietnam in 1950. Established by Bảo Đại, the head of state of the State of Vietnam, the order was the highest award of the state for both civilians and military personnel. This level of precedence continued under ...

7. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War

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   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. 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.