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minutes longitude; then southward to 18 degrees, north latitude, 108 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude; then southward to 17 degrees, 30 minutes north longitude, 111 degrees east longitude; then southward to 11 degrees north latitude, 111 degrees east latitude; then southward to 7 degrees north latitude, 105 degrees east latitude; then westward to 7 degrees north latitude, 103 degrees east latitude; then northward to 9 degrees, 30 minutes north latitude, 103 degrees east latitude; then northeastward to 10 degrees, 15 minutes north latitude, 104 degrees, 27 minutes east latitude; then northward to a point on the West Coast of
Vietnam at the juncture of Vietnam and Cambodia.
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172:
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2180:
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165:
2592:
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1810:
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2246:
2213:
2001:
338:
presentation of both the
Vietnam Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, for the same period of service in Vietnam, however the AFEM may be exchanged for the VSM upon request from a service member. Veterans of the Vietnam War may exchange the AFEM for the VSM and have military records updated to reflect the difference by contacting the National Personnel Records Center, which is the current agency that provides record corrections reflecting an AFEM conversion to the Vietnam Service Medal.
2515:
1762:
2133:
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1834:
2389:
2466:
2786:
2034:
2012:
41:
1726:
2774:
2762:
2312:
2023:
352:, U.S. military personnel who participated in it are not eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal by virtue of participating that battle alone, as the eligibility period for the medal ended in April 1975, a few weeks before the battle took place. Instead of the VSM, the AFEM is authorized for military members who participated in that battle. A congressional bill was introduced in 2016 to award veterans of the
1571:
319:(AFEM) for reason of service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 (inclusive) will remain qualified for that medal. Upon request (unit personnel officer) any such individual may be awarded the VSM instead of the AFEM. In such instances, the AFEM will be deleted from the list of authorized medals in personnel records. No person will be entitled to both awards for Vietnam service.
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inches in diameter with a green, yellow, and red suspension ribbon. The obverse side of the medal consists of a figure of an oriental dragon (representing the subversive nature of the conflict) behind a grove of bamboo trees located above the inscription "REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM SERVICE". On the reverse,
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Vietnam and contiguous waters, as used herein, is defined as an area which includes
Vietnam and the water adjacent thereto with the following specified limits: from a point on the East Coast of Vietnam at the juncture of Vietnam with China southeastward to 21 degrees north latitude, 108 degrees, 15
337:
The
Vietnam Service Medal is retroactive to 1 July 1958 and supersedes and replaces the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal which was issued for initial operations in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from that date through 3 July 1965. Defense Department regulations do not permit the simultaneous
577:
established thirty military campaigns during the
Vietnam War which covered all U.S. service branches. In 2010, the Department of Defense consolidated the original list of campaigns from the original thirty to a list of eighteen by combining the U.S. Air Force campaign list with the other armed
363:. This is a separate military award which was accepted by the U.S. Congress and the U.S. military in accordance with DoD 1348 C7. Six months of service in support of South Vietnamese military operations was the general U.S. requirement for the award.
451:-inch stripes of primitive green on the ends. The yellow (yellow is traditionally the imperial color of Vietnam) with red stripes (the red represents the three ancient Vietnamese empires of Tonkin, Annam, and Cochin China) resembles the former
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275:
The
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) was awarded to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam and its contiguous waters or airspace, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces in
309:
Serve on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days in
Vietnam or contiguous waters, except that time limit may be waived for personnel participating in actual combat operations.
470:: assigned or attached member of a U.S. Army or Air Force unit with direct combat assault credit for a parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing.
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status in the combat zone during the time limitations of the campaign. POWs will not be accorded credit for the time spent in confinement or while otherwise in restraint under enemy control.
1255:
1612:
1348:
241:
1967:
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Actually participating as a crewmember in one or more aerial flights into airspace above
Vietnam and contiguous waters directly supporting military operations.
1603:
2806:
326:
between 29 and 30 April 1975, may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM. No service member may be issued both medals for service in
Vietnam.
78:
was issued for initial operations in South
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 July 1958 through 3 July 1965, and may be exchanged for the VSM.
1644:
2629:
1921:
1540:
544:
473:
2728:
2684:
1960:
1861:
1408:
288:, or airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for the award.
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506:
inch bronze star is also authorized for Operation Frequent Wind, 29–30 April 1975, for Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel. A
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Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations.
2239:
1596:
1218:
2371:
1194:
Campaign period originally authorized by the Department of the Air Force but now consolidated with the Department of Defense list
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1953:
1575:
1306:
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2093:
1873:
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228:
68:
Service in geographical theater areas of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia from 4 July 1965 through 28 March 1973 and the
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1589:
482:(campaign star): for participation in or support of operations in the seventeen designated campaigns of the Vietnam War, a
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574:
87:
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Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days aboard a U.S. naval vessel directly supporting military operations.
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199:
75:
463:
The Vietnam Service Medal is authorized three devices for wear on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal:
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2160:
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c. Served at a normal post of duty (as contrasted to occupying the status of an inspector, observer, or visitor).
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1. Assigned or attached to and present for duty with a unit during the period in which it participated in combat.
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1254:. The Institute of Heraldry: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Archived from
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2404:
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224:
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1349:"Air Force Instruction, 36-2803, 22 June 2015, Air Force Military Awards and Decorations program, VSM, p. 178"
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1945:
596:. Additionally, the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force recognize Operation Frequent Wind (29–30 April 1975).
134:
129:
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124:
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390:
a crossbow (representing the ancient weapon of Vietnam) facing upwards with a ready to be fired lighted
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2195:
1994:
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1142:
Campaign period authorized by Department of Defense Manual 1348.33 Volume 2, dated 23 November 2010
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69:
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1325:"Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Aug. 22, 2006, VSM, pp. 8–18, 19, 20"
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220:
20:
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2344:
1412:
359:
South Vietnam also issued its own service medal for the Vietnam War, known as the Republic of
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2005:
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1628:
452:
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492:
inch bronze service star is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal suspension and
476:: for Naval personnel assigned to a Marine Corps unit during Marine Corps combat operations.
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2. Under orders in a combat zone and in addition meets any of the following requirements:
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d. Aboard a vessel other than in a passenger status and furnished a certificate by the
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battle the VSM, but the bill was never voted out of committee, effectively ending it.
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by all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements.
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551:, higher unit, or independent force that soldier actually participated in combat.
40:
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176:
164:
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2388:
2027:
1975:
1833:
1222:
589:
58:
2465:
2033:
2011:
1388:"Coast Guard Military Medals and Awards Manual, 15 August 2015, VSM, p. 6-2"
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599:
531:
479:
411:
inches wide and consists of the following vertical stripes: three narrow (
2016:
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253:
105:
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455:. The green border on each side alludes to the jungle of that country.
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e. Was an evadee or escapee in the combat zone or recovered from a
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for each of the campaigns from 15 March 1962 to 28 January 1973; a
285:
277:
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services. The U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast Guard recognize seventeen
1476:, 28 February 2003. Additional details and descriptions given at
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commander of the vessel that he or she served in the combat zone.
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is authorized for each campaign under the following conditions:
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Joint awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
431:
inch) stripes of yellow in the center, flanked by even wider (
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The Vietnam Service Medal is a rounded bronze shaped medal, 1
548:
312:
No person will be entitled to more than one award of the VSM.
592:; 3 silver stars and 2 bronze stars) on the Vietnam Service
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inch silver star is authorized in lieu of five bronze stars.
259:
The distinctive design has been attributed to both sculptor
832:
281:
394:, above an arched inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
1976:
United States campaign, expeditionary, and service medals
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Ribbon with silver star, denoting service in 5 campaigns.
296:
Individuals must meet one of the following requirements:
600:
U.S. Department of Defense consolidated campaign periods
1283:"AR 600-8-22, Military Awards, 25 June 2015, pp. 32–33"
1246:
1244:
1242:
1240:
841:
Original USAF campaign periods before DoD consolidation
252:. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the
2750:
1237:
1221:. Naval History and Heritage Command. Archived from
816:Operation Frequent Wind (USN, USMC, and USAF only)
608:DoD consolidated campaign periods for all services
1455:. Washington, D.C.: United States Congress. 2016.
2798:
1277:
1275:
1273:
441:inch) stripes of yellow on each side and narrow
348:is often referred to as the last battle of the
2438:European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
1453:"H.R.6374 – Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act"
1961:
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1270:
1213:
1211:
1190:
1188:
1186:
1184:
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1180:
1178:
1176:
1174:
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1170:
1168:
1138:
1136:
1134:
1132:
1130:
1128:
1126:
1124:
1122:
1120:
1118:
1116:
1114:
1112:
2630:Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
1166:
1164:
1162:
1160:
1158:
1156:
1154:
1152:
1150:
1148:
1110:
1108:
1106:
1104:
1102:
1100:
1098:
1096:
1094:
1092:
72:(USN, USMC, and USAF) from 29–30 April 1975.
2729:Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
2685:Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
2586:Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon
1968:
1954:
1604:
1590:
1382:
1380:
1208:
1145:
1089:
267:and Mercedes Lee who created the design.
2807:1965 establishments in the United States
2372:United States Antarctic Expedition Medal
1343:
1341:
833:U.S. Air Force original campaign periods
568:
370:
322:Service members who earned the AFEM for
1645:Homeland Security Distinguished Service
1409:"President's Page: President Don Raatz"
1377:
248:established on 8 July 1965 by order of
2799:
2361:Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
1468:, 8 July 1965, as amended. Amended by
1301:
1299:
588:" bronze service stars (also known as
2696:Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
2094:Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal
1949:
1862:Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
1585:
1338:
229:Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal
2740:Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal
1521:. US Army Center of Military History
333:The VSM may be awarded posthumously.
2262:Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
1296:
772:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII
673:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III
13:
1491:"Air Force Awards and Decorations"
1435:"Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal"
862:Vietnam Initial Advisory Campaign
717:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI
695:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV
662:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II
14:
2828:
1563:
1411:. 8 February 2017. Archived from
706:Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V
270:
2784:
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2760:
2733:
2722:
2711:
2700:
2689:
2678:
2667:
2656:
2645:
2623:
2612:
2601:
2590:
2579:
2568:
2557:
2553:Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
2546:
2542:Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal
2535:
2524:
2513:
2502:
2480:
2464:
2453:
2442:
2431:
2420:
2416:Women's Army Corps Service Medal
2409:
2398:
2387:
2365:
2354:
2343:
2332:
2328:Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
2321:
2310:
2299:
2295:Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
2288:
2277:
2255:
2244:
2233:
2222:
2211:
2189:
2178:
2167:
2149:
2131:
2109:
2098:
2087:
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1904:
1892:
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1856:
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1796:
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1760:
1748:
1736:
1724:
1699:
1687:
1675:
1663:
1651:
1639:
1627:
1569:
928:Vietnam Air Offensive Phase III
543:b. Furnished a certificate by a
421:inch) strips of red with wider (
317:Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
200:Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
170:
163:
97:Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
76:Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
39:
2674:Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
2350:Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
1874:Global War on Terrorism Service
1533:
1511:
1483:
1459:
1445:
939:Vietnam Air Offensive Phase IV
906:Vietnam Air Offensive Phase II
873:Vietnam Air Defensive Campaign
541:a. Awarded a combat decoration.
2509:National Defense Service Medal
2449:Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
2405:American Defense Service Medal
2116:Philippine Congressional Medal
2083:Army of Cuban Occupation Medal
1427:
1401:
1317:
392:torch of the Statue of Liberty
315:Individuals qualified for the
225:Vietnam Civilian Service Award
1:
1922:Outstanding Volunteer Service
1633:Defense Distinguished Service
1201:
884:Vietnam Air Counteroffensive
474:FMF combat operation insignia
366:
2817:United States service medals
2718:Air and Space Campaign Medal
2575:Southwest Asia Service Medal
2229:Mexican Border Service Medal
1519:"US Army Campaigns: VietNam"
917:Vietnam Air/Ground Campaign
210:Southwest Asia Service Medal
128:28 November 1967 – Amended,
19:Not to be confused with the
7:
2707:Korea Defense Service Medal
1669:Defense Meritorious Service
1065:
983:Sanctuary Counteroffensive
972:Vietnam Winter–Spring 1970
761:Sanctuary Counteroffensive
750:Vietnam Winter–Spring 1970
263:, a former employee of the
250:President Lyndon B. Johnson
133:2 February 2003 – Amended,
10:
2835:
2812:Awards established in 1965
2652:Afghanistan Campaign Medal
2619:Humanitarian Service Medal
2608:Armed Forces Service Medal
2460:World War II Victory Medal
2050:West Indies Campaign Medal
1778:Armed Forces Expeditionary
1681:Joint Service Commendation
1620:Joint military decorations
1047:
1036:
1025:
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759:
748:
737:
726:
715:
704:
693:
682:
671:
660:
651:Vietnam Counteroffensive.
649:
638:
629:Vietnam Advisory Campaign
612:
575:U.S. Department of Defense
265:Army Institute of Heraldry
246:United States Armed Forces
146:Retroactive to 1 July 1958
88:U.S. Department of Defense
18:
2638:
2495:
2380:
2270:
2240:World War I Victory Medal
2204:
2174:Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
2124:
2105:Philippine Campaign Medal
2072:Spanish War Service Medal
1981:
1850:Inherent Resolve Campaign
1714:
1693:Joint Service Achievement
1619:
1077:Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)
961:Vietnam Summer–Fall 1969
839:
739:Vietnam Summer–Fall 1969
640:Vietnam Defense Campaign
606:
215:
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111:
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33:
2531:Antarctica Service Medal
2471:Army of Occupation Medal
2284:Navy Expeditionary Medal
2196:Dominican Campaign Medal
2156:Cuban Pacification Medal
1995:Civil War Campaign Medal
1742:National Defense Service
1657:Defense Superior Service
1472:, 28 November 1967, and
1082:
1049:Operation Frequent Wind
950:Tet 69 Counteroffensive
728:Tet 69 Counteroffensive
2487:Medal for Humane Action
2427:American Campaign Medal
2039:Cardenas Medal of Honor
1541:"Vietnam Service Medal"
1478:32 CFR 578.26
1307:"Vietnam Service Medal"
1252:"Vietnam Service Medal"
1219:"Vietnam Service Medal"
324:Operation Frequent Wind
16:American campaign medal
2306:Haitian Campaign Medal
2185:Haitian Campaign Medal
2061:Spanish Campaign Medal
1802:Southwest Asia Service
1705:Joint Meritorious Unit
1072:Vietnam Campaign Medal
895:Vietnam Air Offensive
376:
361:Vietnam Campaign Medal
221:Vietnam Campaign Medal
21:Vietnam Campaign Medal
2597:Kosovo Campaign Medal
2564:Vietnam Service Medal
2339:Yangtze Service Medal
2218:Mexican Service Medal
2006:Indian Campaign Medal
1886:Korea Defense Service
1576:Vietnam Service Medal
684:Tet Counteroffensive
569:Vietnam War campaigns
453:flag of South Vietnam
374:
238:Vietnam Service Medal
125:Executive Order 11231
34:Vietnam Service Medal
2520:Korean Service Medal
2138:China Campaign Medal
1934:Armed Forces Reserve
1910:Humanitarian Service
1898:Armed Forces Service
1826:Afghanistan Campaign
1578:at Wikimedia Commons
70:evacuation of Saigon
2663:Iraq Campaign Medal
2394:China Service Medal
2251:Texas Cavalry Medal
1258:on 29 November 2014
1038:Vietnam Cease-fire
805:Vietnam Cease-fire
261:Thomas Hudson Jones
1754:Antarctica Service
1498:Studyguides.af.mil
1027:Commando Hunt VII
994:Southwest Monsoon
545:Commanding General
401:of the medal is 1
377:
196:Next (higher)
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1943:
1942:
1574:Media related to
1365:on 9 October 2018
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1062:
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1058:
1016:Commando Hunt VI
1000:30 November 1970
953:23 February 1969
945:22 February 1969
865:15 November 1961
851:Name of campaign
830:
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826:
825:
794:Consolidation II
789:30 November 1971
731:23 February 1969
723:22 February 1969
654:25 December 1965
646:24 December 1965
618:Name of campaign
594:campaign streamer
234:
233:
206:Next (lower)
181:campaign streamer
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