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The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States Military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal"
June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for campaign service during the Korean War
January 1, 1961 to August 14,1974 for campaign service during the Vietnam War.
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What type of medals were earned by the ANZAC's?
There were/are many medals ANZAC's can earn. They are: 1914 Star 1914-1915 Star 1939-1945 Star Afghanistan Medal Africa Star Air Crew Europe Star Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal Anzac Commemorative Medallion Atlantic Star Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 Australian Active Service Medal Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal Australian Defence Medal Australian General Service Medal for Korea Australian Service Medal Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 British War Medal 1914-20 Burma Star Commendation for Distinguished Service Commendation for Gallantry Conspicuous Service Cross Conspicuous Service Medal Defence Force Service Medal Defence Long Service Medal Defence Medal Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal France and Germany Star General Service Badge General Service Medal 1918-62 General Service Medal 1962 Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal International Force East Timor Medal Iraq Medal Italy Star King's South Africa Medal Korea Medal Medal for Gallantry Mercantile Marine Medal Meritorious Unit Citation Multinational Force and Observers Medal National Medal NATO Medal Naval General Service Medal Nursing Service Cross Order of Australia - Military Division Pacific Star Pingat Jasa Malaysia Queen's South Africa Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Reserve Force Decoration Reserve Force Medal Returned from Active Service Badge Rhodesia Medal Star of Gallantry Timor Leste Solidarity Medal UN Medal for Korea Unit Citation for Gallantry Victoria Cross for Australia Victory Medal Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal Vietnam Medal War Medal 1939-1945 For more information about the medals visit the Related Link.
What qualifies you as a decorated veteran?
A "Decorated Veteran", is anyone who received a "decoration", using AR 670-1 as a guide. in order of precedence U.S. military decorations. A decoration is an award given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism, or meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. U.S. military decorations authorized for wear on Army uniforms are listed below in order of precedence.(1) Medal of Honor (Army, Navy, Air Force).(2) Distinguished Service Cross.(3) Navy Cross.(4) Air Force Cross.(5) Defense Distinguished Service Medal.(6) Distinguished Service Medal (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard).(7) Silver Star.(8) Defense Superior Service Medal.(9) Legion of Merit.(10) Distinguished Flying Cross.(11) Soldier's Medal.(12) Navy and Marine Corps Medal.(13) Airman's Medal.(14) Coast Guard Medal.(15) Bronze Star Medal.(16) Purple Heart.(17) Defense Meritorious Service Medal.(18) Meritorious Service Medal.(19) Air Medal.(20) Aerial Achievement Medal(21) Joint Service Commendation Medal.(22) Army Commendation Medal.(23) Navy Commendation Medal.(24) Air Force Commendation Medal.(25) Coast Guard Commendation Medal.(26) Joint Service Achievement Medal.(27) Army Achievement Medal.(28) Navy Achievement Medal.(29) Air Force Achievement Medal.(30) Coast Guard Achievement Medal.(31) Combat Action Ribbon.
Most decorated unit in Vietnam war?
The most Decorated unit in the Vietnam war was the U.S Navy Seawolf's They where attached to the brown water Navy, they where created for supporting,inserting,Extracting Special Operation units and often flew there missions at Night. Indiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.
What is EAMET on World War 2 discharge papers?
It indicates the veteran was awarded the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater (EAMET) Campaign Medal. The medal was awarded for any service performed between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 provided such service was performed in the geographical theater areas of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
What does world war 2 medal with one bronze per go 48 wd 45 mean?
GO 48 WD 45 refers to a General Order No. 48 issued in 1945 by the War Department. These orders issued by the War Department instituted medals for service in the War, such as the Victory Medals. I'm familiar with the European Campaign and GO 33 WD 45 authorized the Victory Medal. General Order No. 48 authorized the European-African-Middle East Campaign medal to be worn by the noted soldier who served in Central Europe Campaign during the period of March 22, 1945 – May 11, 1945. OTHER GENERAL ORDERS GO 33 WD 45 authorized EAME Campaign Medal for service in Southern France during August 15, 1944 – September 14, 1944. GO 40 WD 45 authorized EAME Campaign Medal for service in Rhineland Ardennes Campaign during September 15, 1944 – March 21, 1945. "One Bronze" could mean "one bronze battle star" or "one bronze arrowhead". The Arrowhead device is awarded to any service member who participates in an amphibious assault, a combat parachute drop, a helicopter assault landing, or a combat glider attack The battle star denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. See Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_star or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrowhead_device
Is the National Defense Service Medal a campaign badge?
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States Military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal"June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for campaign service during the Korean WarJanuary 1, 1961 to August 14,1974 for campaign service during the Vietnam War.
What is ndsm on a erb?
National Defense Service Medal
When was Defense Meritorious Service Medal created?
National Defense Service Medal was created on 1953-04-22.
How many army national defense service medal can you have?
As many as you're awarded.
What order do the global war on terrorism medal national defense medal and Korea defense medal go?
The correct order is: National Defense Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Defense Service Medal Use the following website if you have any other precedence questions. http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USMCRibbons.html http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USNRibbons.html http://kepler.pratt.duke.edu/USCGRibbons.html
How do you get the national defense medal in the military?
National Defence Service Medal? Serve in the military during a time of war or major military conflict.
What ribbons are awarded upon completion of bct?
National Defense Medal, the Global War on Terror Medal, and the Army Service Medal.
How many medals did Chesty Puller have?
* Navy Cross - four gold award stars (Five Navy Crosses!) * Distinguished Service Cross * Silver Star * Legions of Merit - one gold award star and Valor device * Bronze Star - Valor device * Air Medal - two Gold Stars * Purple Heart * Presidential Unit Citation - four bronze stars * Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - bronze star * Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal - bronze star * World War I Victory Medal - West Indies clasp * Haitian Campaign Medal * Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal * China Service Medal * American Defense Service Medal - Base Clasp * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - four bronze stars * World War II Victory Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korean War Service Medal - one silver star (in lieu of five bronze stars)
When was Accumulated Campaign Service Medal created?
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal was created in 1994-01.
When was Defense Superior Service Medal created?
Defense Superior Service Medal was created in 1976.
When was American Defense Service Medal created?
American Defense Service Medal was created on 1941-06-28.
When was Defense Distinguished Service Medal created?
Defense Distinguished Service Medal was created on 1970-07-09.
