CAR, RVN Gallantry Cross, etc

[Grunt64]

I served two combat tours in Nam between 65 and 67, got out in 68. It is my belief that I rate the CAR (came out after my discharge) as it was grandfathered. Am I right? Also heard that the RVN Gallantry Cross and Civil Actions Unit Citations were authorized to all combat units, is this true?

[obie66]

I believe if you apply for DD215 -- (updated DD214) USMC will determine.

[FistFu68]

THERE ARE TWO GRADES OF THE CIVAL ACTION UNIT GIVEN OUT MY THE SOUTH VIETNAMESE GOVT.NO NOT EVERY COMBAT UNIT RATED IT ESPECIALLY THE 1ST.CLASS AWARD!!!JUST LIKE NOT EVERY UNIT,RATES THE "PUC" BUT YOU SEE ALOT OF MEN WEARING IT JUST BECAUSE THERE BOOTS WERE ON THE DECK IN THE 'NAM

[jerryk]

best way to find out if you rate them is to apply for a dd-215 like i did

[wsky9er]

With whom do you apply for the DD-215?

[jerryk]

here is where i found out
navy personnel command
retired records section
pers312d2
9700 page avenue
st.louis mo 63132-5000

[FistFu68]

NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER,ST.LOUIS;MISSOURI,YOU CAN REQUEST IT ON LINE S/F GOOD LUCK

[Troutzilla]

Don't know the unit(s) you were with,but here are 2 you could check...

http://www.marzone.com/7thMarines/Hst1000.htm

http://www.26thmarines.org/unitawards.html