NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (a). Special Warfare Craft (SWCL) FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Kenneth Ford of Fairfield served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years in the 1970s, deployed to both Vietnam and Cambodia. To justify this award, the service performed as a unit must be of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of the Bronze Star Medal, or achievement of like caliber in a non-combat situation, to an individual. Within a day, they said, No, put em back on, were going back to Vietnam.. We merely provide this information for your convenience. (No ships qualified), Operation FREQUENT WIND. This became a problem when Mike sought VA treatment for the effects of Agent Orange. Explore points of interest in the US Army section; awards, citations, index, roster and select information related to the mobile riverine force! 10) Tet 69/Counteroffensive 23 February 8 June 1969 Operation Frequent Wind was the final phase in the evacuation of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam prior to the takeover of the city by the North Vietnamese Army It was carried out on 29-30 April 1975, during the last days of the Vietnam War. The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual. Southeast Asia, from 1 March 1961 to 15 August 1973 (5). Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. If you served at least 1 day in any period it warrants campaign. The sorties from the US Embassy numbered 72. 7) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase IV 2 April 30 June 1968 Only one award per operation is authorized. The decision to evacuate the entire US presence by helicopter under Operation Frequent Wind was made late morning, 29 April 1975, Saigon time. The MRFA is launching our Historical Data Project (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible. 1) Go to the NDAWS website I had like five ribbons, and I go, Man, Ive only got one, hes got five. So I thought, I know I earned more I found this website, Navy.mil and you put in what unit you were in, what ship you were on it tells you, if you were on (the ship) these dates, they owe you these ribbons.' I remember I was in the armory that night and they called us to general quarters and they also called the flight crew. In Operation Frequent Wind on April 29, Thomaston 's crew helped to evacuate 811 Vietnamese, Americans, and other refugees from Vietnam, where her flight deck had makeshift tents to house the. *,Tqn;iVvhGGq[YEI1|Xj+#Q>4T Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) - APPROVED OPERATIONS The table below lists approved operations for award of the HSM. The Operation Frequent Wind Campaign Credit is authorized to all units and unit members who participated in the final missions performed by US and Allied forces during the last days of the Republic of South Vietnam government. Operation Frequent Wind and Vietnam Service Medal All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the evacuation of Saigon) are now automatically authorized the Vietnam Service. One days service is credited for the first sortie flown on any day. ;b_[DDN\)0 a0vL-eIehD30 io3AA%)q NA Go To Top of Page Go To Issue Regulations for Other Medals and Badges Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: (1). Our goal is to provide you with as much information as possible on this process. Note: (5) Named Campaigns are denoted by a 3/16 silver service star. Authorization of the CARmust be approved either by the USMC or USN Awards Branches. 12) Vietnam Winter Spring 1970 1 November 1969 30 April 1970 The 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, a task force of the III MEF successfully extracted by helicopter more than 7,000 Americans and Vietnamese from Saigon, Vietnam, in Operation Frequent Wind. (2) Under orders in the combat zone and in addition meets any of the following requirements: (b) Furnished a certificate by a CG of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that Soldier. That would have to be corrected before he'd beeligible to receive his medals. Do they qualify for Combat Action? b. Total evacuation helicopter sorties from the US Defense Attach compound numbered 122. Included below is a list of possible suppliers. Awarded For Service During the Operation Period. Vietnam Vet receives medals 35 years after service, Combat Action Ribbon-Operation Frequent Wind, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operation Frequent Wind, Humanitarian Service Medal with one Bronze star- Operations Frequent Wind and New Arrival, 1 man hospitalized after shooting in Clifton, per CPD. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam Warby all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements. Click most pictures to enlarge. b. 15 May 1975. Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: Southeast Asia (Vietnam) From 1 March 1961 to 15 August 1973. Personnel aboard a ship are eligible when the safety of the ship and the crew were endangered by enemy attack, such as a ship hit by a mine or a ship engaged by shore, surface, air or subsurface elements. Additional sorties flown on the same day receive no further credit. His first trip to the war zone was an eight-month affair, where the ship sat on a gun line in the Gulf of Tonkin, firing at inland targets. See THIS PAGE for a list of Navy Unit Awards, and links to citations that we have on hand. Common questions about the Combat Action Ribbon and who rates it: (a). The ship then returned to San Diego for a year where the Blue Ridge was outfitted with surface-to-air missiles, and then returned overseas in early 1975. Naval Advisory Group, RVN, 3. !s+c'bbT @pZjSPn 0omCgK;az\6m o! Theyve got all the flight crew lined up in the back like theyre going to stop these guys who had machine guns., We had a lot of TV stations on the ship we found out they were South Vietnamese fleeing the country, and then for the next, at least two days, maybe three, it was unbelievable. commander of the vessel that he or she served in the combat zone. The principal eligibility criterion is that the individual must have participated in a bona fide ground or surface combat fire fight or action during which he or she was under enemy fire AND his/her performance while under fire was satisfactory. Be sure you inspect the contents thoroughly before tossing your packing material. ", We went back (to Vietnam). Many of us were led to believe that campaigns like Operation Game Warden, Operation SEALORDS, Operation Giant Slingshot, etc. Join us for our 2017 reunion by making a reservation today! pH^w>3@7-_d^; u&g_$]8VLvX2G2lIvca. Where an individual has been assigned to a unit which was cited by two or more military command levels of the Republic of Vietnam, the appurtenance worn will be that of the highest level. Members qualified for the AFEM by reason of service between 01Jul1958 and 03Jul1965 (inclusive) in an area for which the Vietnam Service medal (VSM) was subsequently authorized shall remain qualified for that medal. 18) Operation FREQUENT WIND 29 April 30 April 1975. However, no person shall be entitled to both awards for service in an area for which the VSM has been authorized. IK8]%EJ!-b{P?w((mGE.'zRe^7G All personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind (the. By the middle of May 1975, Guam harbored more than 50,000 Southeast Asian evacuees. We welcome content contributions! Minesweeping Craft I go, 'Thats not the point. <>
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A. (4) Serve on TDY for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in Vietnam or contiguous areas, except that time limit may be waived for personnel participating in actual combat operations. The ship was outfitted with the most sophisticated electronics systems of its time. Explore a glossary of terms, manuals, statistics, historical accounts and reports, maps and articles by MRFA members. Members of this unit, who were assigned during either of these two periods, are eligible for only one award. . Good morning everyone. 17) Vietnam Ceasefire Campaign 30 March 1972 28 January 1973 An individual, whose eligibility has been established in combat in any of the following listed operations, is authorized the award of the Combat Action Ribbon. { 'Ar n~AlZ'^Q9|04b!p`]C>$h6om&V
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Mike obtained sworn statements from others in his unit, and with the help of Speaker of the House John Boehner's Office, he was able to receive VA benefits and treatment. No medal is authorized for this citation. Please contact our Webmaster, Mike Harris (mekong152@99w.us) If you are aware of any Navy unit awards for Vietnam that are not included on the lists, contact Mike with the information. Note: A Bronze Star, 3/16 inch in diameter, is authorized to be worn on the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) for each of the following campaigns. 1 0 obj
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The stem of the palm is to the wearer's right." . When the last helicopter touched down on the deck of the USS Okinawa at 0825 on the morning of 30 April, the U.S. Marine Corps' involvement . Upon application, any such member may be awarded the VSM in lieu of the AFEM for such service. Naval Unit Commendation (NUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism is action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation; or to any such unit which has distinguished itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations, rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service. This office can identify awards earned by Navy units. Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace there over, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award. 3) Vietnamese Counteroffensive 25 December 1965 30 June 1966 An individual whose eligibility has been established in combat in any of the following listed operations, is authorized the award of the CAR. People were sleeping on the main deck and everything. Elbert, CO 80106, Colonel William B. Davis, USMC (Retired) Bio, View by Tank Companies & Ontos Battalions, Randy Browning Memorial Awarded the Navy Cross, Authorization for wear: E.O. Another time, there was a helo on the deck and another was coming in and Im telling everybody, get down, get down! COSRON ONE -No person will be entitled to more than one award of the V. Service Medal. 97 0 obj
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Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. Operation Frequent Wind On March 10, 1975, Communist forces attacked and routed South Vietnamese troops. Box 27, Tomball, TX 77375, (281) 255-2161 Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) (MHS-1) assigned to support EOD Mobile Units. When he left the Marines, his personnel file lacked proper documentation about where he had served. Wear gold frames with the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation of the Gallantry Cross and Civil Action with palm. (3) Any Servicemember on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination. To qualify for award of the Vietnam Service Medal an individual must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations. Members who served in an OIC or POIC billet for a minimum of 6 months, and have completed the appropriate Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) in one of the following platforms are authorized by CNO to wear the Small Craft Insignia: Logistical Support Craft (LCU, LCM) The performance of duty in carrying out a mission under the ordinary hazards of war, or participation in extended periods of combat duty, or in a large number of combat missions does not itself justify the award, which is designated to recognize specific acts of heroism on the part of the unit acting as a team. Commissioned 15 April 1944. Here is information on where to apply for a unit award you feel you deserve. 11231 of 08 July 1965. We dont have lists of specific units for theRepublic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color, with Palm. The package you receive in a less than ceremonious way contains items which may be important for you to bring a little greater sense of closure to a chapter in your life for which you can be proud. Total casualties were relatively light: two USMC Embassy Security Guards killed in an attack by ground fire, and two USMC CH-46 search and rescue helicopter aircrews presumed dead following a crash at sea. Miller recalled the. When ordering be sure to ask for the Navy metal bracket that surrounds the RVNGC and RVNCA ribbons. Only one award per operation is authorized. (e). Patrol Boat (PB, PBM, PBR, PCF) 1st Anti-Tank Bn, 1st Mar Div, 27Mar66 to 20Sep69, 3rd Anti-Tank Bn, 3rd Mar Div, 12Jul65 to 20Sep69, For the Period of 08 February 1962 to 28 March 1973, Headquarters, US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam AND SUBORDINATE COMMANDS IN DIRECT SUPPORT are eligible to participate in the award only during the period actually served ashore in the Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Action, 1st Class with Palm and Frame. Vets Supply Line, 10650 County Road 81, Suite 131, Maple Grove, MN 55369, (612) 425-0911 Fax number (612) 425-2577 Order Line (800) 864-5062 This one guy did about seven or eight of em I guess he liked doing it but he shouldnt have because he banked this helo, and it went up and he hit the water and that thing went right on top of him. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. Click HERE for the above quote provided by the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations (Under 8. Notes pertinent to the display of certain medals and ribbons, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Searching for Your Personal Navy Unit Awards, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Device, Mobile Riverine Force Navy Unit Awards List, Sources for Purchasing Medals and Ribbons. (No ships qualified), Grenada. Example Display Recognition:Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11Displayed: Army.All Five Service Branches, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marine and Navy are Applicable. Explore our Navy section: awards, stories, points of interest, origin of navy terminology and much, much more! You can rest assured that you have a lot of brothers and sisters in this association who recognize and respect your contributions and thank you for a job well done! endstream
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He also hopes his situation will bring attention to the factthat many other service members have encounteredsimilar difficultiesgetting the medals they've earned. To justify citation, the unit must have clearly rendered itself conspicuous by action of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Navy Cross to an individual. Campaign Stars are authorized for Ain-country personnel@ for periods as indicated below: 16605 Forest Green Terrace And another helo went in front of the ship and the ship hit him. "About two months ago, I decided Im going to go down to (Ruiz's)new office in Palm Desert and I went down and met with Elena Kim and I brought all that stuff and she said, Yeah, I think I can help you Ill type up a letter, have the Congressman sign it and within three weeks, she sent me an email and she had my DD-214 revised and I had five medals more. c. U.S. Navy personnel who served as advisors to the Vietnamese Navy personnel in an in-charge position, and officers and enlisted whose units were turned over to the Vietnamese Navy before they had acquired the requisite 6 months eligibility as stated above, are authorized to wear the insignia provided the total operational time and advisory time on the craft equal 6 or more months. It is awarded for honorable active service for any period between (dates inclusive): (1) 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 (Korea). You should be able to print the citation text. Any such award shall be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind. The following amplifying remarks are furnished as guidance. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Personnel who served for a minimum of 6 months as OIC, patrol officer (commissioned or enlisted), river section leader, boat officer, or petty officer in charge (POIC) of the following craft are eligible to wear the insignia: Patrol Boat River (PBR) Anything and everything that couldn't fit in any of the other categories! Personnel assigned to areas subjected to sustained mortar, missile, and artillery attacks actively participate in retaliatory or offensive actions are eligible. July 31, 1968 (Marine Corps Photo- Pfc. Armored Troop Carrier (ATC) Haulman DATES: April4-September16, 1975 LOCATION: RepublicofVietnam(SouthVietnam)OVERSEASBASESUSED: Tan Son NhutAir Base(AB), Saigon,VungTau,. We hereby congratulate you on the receipt of your unit awards and other medals and ribbons you so richly deserve. The mass of humanity flooding the decks made it impossible to land more than one helicopter at a time, and as they landed and were offloaded, they had to push the choppers over the side. b?mP7B 0[Rx$nhN,D;Ne~, Overloard Military Collection, 3008 Woodson, St. Louis, MO 63114, (314) 423-6644 X. H.J. Command Chronologies Reports Index This series of records was created between April 1962 and June 1987, it contains documents that describe events that occurred as early as April 1952. In conjunction with this operation, Marine detachments from III MEF provided security of U.S. ships engaged in carrying Vietnamese refugees to Guam. PUC = Presidential Unit Citation The following three tables identify those awards that are campaign and expeditionary medals. Click on unit logos above for eligibility. (No ships qualified), Operation MAYAGUEZ. spent in confinement or while otherwise in restraint under enemy control. 14) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase VII 1 July 1970 30 June 1971 After you receive your medals why not make a point of sharing the news with a loved one or friend. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units. Can you imagine?. This means it is up to the veteran to now apply for the awards he may not have previously received. North Vietnamese invasion forces began their final attack on April 29, which triggered an evacuation of Americans and South Vietnamese civilians and military officials. In general, the process is fairly straight forward, although sometimes lengthy. No further grandfather qualification requests will be considered. The principal eligibility criterion is that the individual must have participated in a bona fide ground or surface combat fire fight or action during which he was under enemy fire and his performance while under fire was satisfactory. (No ships qualified), COMNAVSPECWAR Task Unit Tango - 22 Sep 1987, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) - 14 Apr 1988, USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF 1082) AND USS VINCENNES (CG 49) -3 Jul 1988. Letter, Dept of the Navy, Office of the Secretary, SUBJECT: Guidance to Administer the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) IAW Public Law 106-65, dated 13 march 2000, (b). Links to friends, affiliates and other sites you should visit!
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