Attention Viet Nam Veterans

[thedrifter]

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm


The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry is awarded to all members of the Armed
Forces of the
United States and its Allies for valorous achievement in combat during
the Vietnam
Conflict, March 1, 1961 through March 28. 1973. Every American and
Every nation Allied with the United States who served in Vietnam was
and has been
awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. It was given out and may appear
on your DD-214
as a Silver Star PUC or a Bronze Star PUC and is equivelent to the
American Award.

The Cross of gallantry is recognized by the United States government
and all Federal
Agencies. Because the Cross may not appear on your DD-214, Vietnam
Veterans may
receive government acknowledgement of this medal and Certificate by
requesting a
DD-215 from the National Personnel Records Center
In St. Louis MO by submitting a SF 180 (Standard Form 180) signed by
the veteran or
surviving spouse. To download this form travel to URL

http://www.members.aol.com/forvets/htomr.htm

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/other.htm


Sempers,

Roger

[Sophora]

Roger,

Does it have to be primary next of kin (spouse) or can a child apply for it? Dad's entitled to the Korean War Service Medal, but the app can only be submitted by PNOK. I don't want to read on another honor dad earned, if I'll be bummed if I can't get it for him. Sorry, I know that sounds like a cop out to avoid looking.

[thedrifter]

Will check it out for you....but you should be able to obtain it....
Will get back with you on that.....

Sempers,

Roger

[DELTA2ALPHA]

Also same SECNAVINST.1650 authorizes RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation ribbon for same periods to all in country personal.

Check out pages 7/11-12 at

http://neds.nebt.dpds.mil/Directives/1650/seven.pdf

[USMC0311]

heres another ya might not know about It is the Vietnam PUC.
If ya rate a USA PUC the VN PUC is presented for same actions/criteria http://www.navalhelicopterassn.org/medsribs/rib48.htm
heres is a list of Medals/awards and criteria
http://www.navalhelicopterassn.org/medsribs/medals.htm

[Laamie]

If being awarded the PUC, we than are qualifed for the Vietnamese PUC? Did not the Vietnam government have to award their PUC to a specific unit. I received the American PUC while being assigned to 1st MAW over a specific period of time. No metion of the Vietnamese PUC awrded to this unit over the same period of time.

The Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon was established in 1987. Does or is this backdated to include the Vietnam era? Being in_country 13 months, does this meet the criteria for the award? If being awarded the Vietnamese Service Medal, does that award superceed the Oversears Service Ribbon (not stated under either criteria)?

I won't wear a ribbon 'til it is so stated on my DD-215. It does give me a specific award(s) I can inquire about in corospondece with either/or HQMC-Awards & Medals Branch and/or the St. Louis address.

S/F,
Dick

[Sparrowhawk]

Almost time for us to take that trip up that mountain?

This is the first time I heard of this ribbon, here's what I have listed on my dd214.


http://vietnamdiary.bizland.com/RibbonsCook.gif

If I have two bronze stars on my PUC, does that mean I would have just as many stars on the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation?

LOL


http://www.navalhelicopterassn.org/medsribs/med48.gif

[Laamie]

The 14th, Duncan will be driving in from Moorepark. The rest of the time is open for me (hint, hint). I'll be staying at the Town & Country Hotel, which is near Mission Valley/ Fashion Valley & also known as Hotel Circle.

My flight arrives on the 11th around 1230 (a nooner bro), Flight 1855, United Airlines.

I will be going to the Deanza Trailer Park even if I have to low crawl all the way.

S/F,
Dick

[Sparrowhawk]

Make sure you register with your real name....

I know the place quite well. Got marrried there and have enjoyed some great times with Marines there at <b>Charlies's</b> a great place to eat, on the site. They have four/five mini-burgers for about a buck and beer on ice from the tub for a buck till about 7PM. Its sort of a sports bar, with pool table, giant screen TV, etc.

Nice place for families to eat, meet with folks and the waitress there (redhead) don't member her name, is good-to-go! LOL

I don't have any plans for those days, so might be able to make it. With six women in this household, can never tell what comes up. It would be good to meet you....

SF

Cook

[Laamie]

e-mail me your telephone &/or pager number. Do I need to bring my photo alblums (may have photos you want for book)?

I haven't had a beer in over 14 years, I'll be a cheap dunk!

S/F,
Dick

[jinelson]

Nam Vets up! Bumped for those who werent around then.

Jim

[davblay]

If being awarded the PUC, we than are qualifed for the Vietnamese PUC? Did not the Vietnam government have to award their PUC to a specific unit. I received the American PUC while being assigned to 1st MAW over a specific period of time. No metion of the Vietnamese PUC awrded to this unit over the same period of time.

The Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon was established in 1987. Does or is this backdated to include the Vietnam era? Being in_country 13 months, does this meet the criteria for the award? If being awarded the Vietnamese Service Medal, does that award superceed the Oversears Service Ribbon (not stated under either criteria)?

I won't wear a ribbon 'til it is so stated on my DD-215. It does give me a specific award(s) I can inquire about in corospondece with either/or HQMC-Awards & Medals Branch and/or the St. Louis address.

S/F,
Dick

Just Found this on Google:

Effective Dates
The Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon was made retroactive to August 15, 1974.
Qualifying service performed between August 15, 1974 and January 1, 1979 may only be credited toward the initial award of the ribbon; subsequent to January 1, 1979 one award will be granted for each qualifying period.
Criteria
This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty stations.
In the case of inactive reservists, the ribbon is awarded for 30 consecutive or 45 cumulative days of active duty training or temp-orary active duty at overseas stations, including deployed units and units homeported overseas.
An individual cannot receive the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon for the same period, nor can the same period of time be used to earn eligibility for both the Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

[semperfi170]

Good info here, thanks.

[b2542]

Top. If not mistaken aren.t the RVN Gallantry Cross and the RVN Civil Action ribbons only.

[semperfi170]

If I remember correctly, if they are awarded as a unit award (which means you wear the frame around the ribbon), you do not wear the medal. You would have had to receive the awards as personal to wear the medal. That was the info given to us in DI School in 1973.

[b2542]

That"s what I thought Gunny

[Zulu 36]

If I remember correctly, if they are awarded as a unit award (which means you wear the frame around the ribbon), you do not wear the medal. You would have had to receive the awards as personal to wear the medal. That was the info given to us in DI School in 1973.

This is correct. Also, if the Gallantry Cross was awarded as a personal award, the ribbon is worn without a frame. It is possible to wear both, with and without a frame.

[FISTFU68]

:evilgrin: THE R.V.N.CIVAL ACTION MEDAL,MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD;ALSO WAS AWARDED TO CERTAIN UNIT'S IN A FIRST CLASS,DESIGNATION...THAT WAS EARNED THE HARD WAY,NOT JUST BEING IN COUNTRY!!!:evilgrin: :iwo:

[Riven37]

Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

Click here to buy this medal/ribbon

a. Authorization. OPNAVNOTE 1650 of 3 June 1987.

b. Eligibility Requirements

(1) General. Awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the United States Navy, United States Naval Reserve, United States Marine Corps and United States Marine Corps Reserve. Each service has distinct criteria that delineates eligibility; Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units follow Marine Corps policy, and vice versa.

(2) Specific

(a) Active Duty Personnel: 12-months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore base duty station.

(b) Inactive Reservists: 30 consecutive days or 45 cumulative days of active duty for training, annual training (AT), or TAD at overseas duty stations, including deployed units and units homeported overseas. Travel time and weekend training does not count.

Note: For overseas domiciled Inactive Reservists, 30 consecutive days of AT or IDT must be completed, or a combination of 45 cumulative days of AT or IDT in a billet with an established Overseas Naval Reserve Unit or as a member of the Overseas Peacetime (Contributory) Support Program (for accounting purposes, two IDT periods equal 1 day of AT).

(c) Overseas is defined as duty outside the United States (Mainland Alaska and Hawaii are not eligible duty stations) at shore base commands. Service in Adak, Alaska does qualify. For active duty personnel, duty on board CONUS-based, deploying ships, squadrons, units or with the FMF does not qualify.

(3) Initial and subsequent awards. Qualifying service performed between 15 August 1974 and 1 January 1979 will be credited only toward the initial award of the ribbon. Subsequent to 1 January 1979, one award for each qualifying period.

(4) Restrictions and Waivers. An individual cannot receive the SSDR and OSR for the same period if stationed at a Marine Corps Unit; overseas Navy commands may receive both awards after 01 October 1999. In addition, the same period of time cannot be used to earn eligibility for both the Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

(5) For active duty personnel not more than 14-days may be waived. For inactive reservists - no waiver. For posthumous awards, the time requirements may be waived by CNO/CMC in posthumous cases on a case by case basis.

(6) Personnel serving with the FMF, regular or reserve, do not qualify for this award.

(7) Awarding Authority. Commanding officers.

(8) Subsequent Awards. A 3/16-inch bronze star will denote subsequent awards.

NOTE: Reservists who were recalled to active duty, such as for Operation DESERT STORM, must fulfill requirements for active duty personnel. Any period of more than 90 days is considered active duty.

[Riven37]

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[Riven37]

Vietnam Cross Of Gallantry Medal LMC-082P #71
[LMC-082P]



Click to enlarge
All Services. Comes complete with palm.

Criteria: A military decoration of South Vietnam established in August 1950. Awarded to any U.S. military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting an enemy force. The medal is issued in four degrees with the basic medal followed by higher degrees the result of personal citations on an organizational level (also known as having been "mentioned in dispatches"). The degrees are as follows: Gallantry Cross with Palm (Individual Award); Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star (Regiment-level or Brigade-level citation); Gallantry Cross with Silver Star (Division-level citation); Gallantry Cross with Gold Star (Corps-level citation). The devices to the Gallantry Cross are not worn simultaneously but instead are upgradeable to the next higher device which would replace the previous device for wear on the decoration. The most common award is the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross Medal w/Palm – the individual award version.
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[Riven37]

Again, its Adobe file open and read other articles of interest too.

[sparkie]

I'm so confused over my ribbons, It's worth it , just to give up. I had palms and stars and crap, Which my DD214 will never know.

[greensideout]

My citation reads, "Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Color". gf