Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM) and Gallantry Cross Unit Citation for service in Vietnam.

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[@Vikinggirl1679]

I have these 2 medals of my cousin who died in Vietnam. I also have his purple heart, his Vietnam Merritt medal, my and his bronze star.

[@terrydouglas5008]

As foreign awards if you ask for replacement of yours or your father's medals you won't get them. You can buy them at a military clothing sales for about $10.00.

[@buukute]

Xin chao Thank for the video

[@GAME4WAR]

I'm guessing that my Biological Grandfather did not get either of those medals. My Father never knew his dad or his family. His family told us that he was a Green Beret who did go to Vietnam but was out of the service by the end of 1964. He served about 20 years and was also in WW2 & Korea but his headstone mentions only Korean service not WW2 or Vietnam and his rank S Sergeant.

[@roberthansen9694]

I believe the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation was only awarded to MACV and subordinate commands and not to all individual units like Naval Vessels that were eligible for the VSM.

[@RobPetty622]

9:22 You mention that the Marine should have battle stars to indicate his campaigns. Stars indicate subsequent awards beyond the initial award. So, a ribbon with a bronze star would indicate two tours, not one.

[@danielcotts8673]

No. The stars indicate named campaigns not tours in country. See the video from this same channel "Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to over 3,500,000 U.S. Veterans." starting at 2:55 minutes.

[@billfulton8990]

I was discharge at Ft Lewis Washington in 1968 from service 1967 - 1968 while serving in Vietnam and never received my ribbons or Medals. To this date have not received this awards. I was at II Field Forces during the TET OFFENSE on highway 1 across from Vietnamese Widow Village. I was with 1/83rd Artillery then we were sent up north with 101 Airborne outside of HUE, for 5 months. I have tried for over 15 yrs to get my first issue of the medals and ribbons, can you help me?

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

The best place to start is to use: vetrecs.archives.gov. if that does not seem to work for you I suggest you call your local congressman's office. They have Vet staff members that can get your medals. hope this helps. Seems like we were there at the same time.

[@robertgilbert7400]

I have both with 3 stars on the USA medal and I have A/O..........