Combat Action Ribbon
[ribbon only - no medal awarded]
- Criteria:
- Active participation in ground or air combat during specifically listed military operations.
- The principal requirement is that the individual was engaged in combat during which time
he/she was under enemy fire and that his/her performance was satisfactory.
National Defense Service Medal
[medal and ribbon]
- Criteria:
- For active federal service in the Armed Forces during periods 1950-54, 1961-74 and 1990-95.
Vietnam Service Medal
[medal and ribbon]
- Criteria:
- For service in Southeast Asia and contiguous waters or airspace during the Vietnam War.
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal
[medal and ribbon - Foreign Award]
- Criteria:
- Deeds of valor and acts of courage/herosim while fighting the enemy.
- With Palm Device - at Army or higher level.
- With Gold Star Device - For citation at Corps level.
- With Silver Star Device - For citation at Division level.
- With Bronze Star Device - For citation at Brigade or Regimental level.
- Medals presented to Individuals with Award Certificates
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal
[medal and ribbon - Foreign Award]
- Criteria:
- For outstanding achievements in the field of civic actions.
- 1st Class Officers - Medal with two red stripes in the center.
- 2nd Class Enlisted - Medal is without center stripes.
- Medals presented to Individuals with Award Certificates
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
[medal and ribbon - Foreign Award]
- Criteria:
- Six [6] months service in the Repbublic of Vietnam between 1961 and 1973 or is wounded, captured,
or killed in action during the same period.
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