Could someone please translate these for me (when you have the time)?

these were listed under Decorations,Medals,Badges etc.


VN CntrOffPhIII

TET CntrOff

VN CntrOffPhIV

VN CntrOffPhV

SanctuaryCntrOff

VN CntrOffPhVIII

RVNCOG (UC)

RVNCAUC

VC of GwP (UNIT)

VCMw

60 DEV

ARCOM


Thank you

is this for you?

Yes..It's part of awards on my husbands DD214. I know what PH etc.means but I don't know what those others mean

VN CntrOffPhIII = Vietnam Counter Offensive Phase 3 (Star 1 on United States, Vietnam Campaign Medal [VCM])

TET CntrOff = Tet Counter Offensive (Star 2 on VCM)

VN CntrOffPhIV = Vietnam Counter Offensive Phase 4 (Star 3 on VCM)

VN CntrOffPhV = Vietnam Counter Offensive Phase 5 (Star 4 on VCM)

SanctuaryCntrOff = Sanctuary Counter Offensive (Star 5 on VCM)

VN CntrOffPhVIII = Vietnam Counter Offensive Phase 8 (Star 6 on VCM)

RVNCOG (UC) = Republic of Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation

RVNCAUC = Republic of Vietnam, Civil Actions Unit Citation

VC of GwP (UNIT) = Republic of Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, with Palm Unit Citation

VCMw 60 DEV = Republic of Vietnam, Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960 - " Bar device

ARCOM = United States Army Commendation Medal

Thank you SO much.....Does that mean there would/should be 6 stars on his VCM? That doesn't sound right...?

for 6 campaigns you would put on 1 (one) bronze 5/16th in. star and 1 (one) silver 5/16th in star.

In this case, the medal does not equal a campaign. The medal is the "carrier' of the campaign stars, much like the current Iraq Campaign Medal.

Put it together, like the one below, but DO NOT use the USMC device in the middle, since he was not a Marine, or sailor (its for sailors only)...I posted the pic to show you an example of 6 awards...the silver star (silver star = 5 bronze stars) goes on the wearer's right (if you look at it, YOUR left, as in the pic...



Check out the link below:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/Ribbons/OrderofPrecedence.htm

please understand, the VCM is NOT the same as the VSM...click the chart and find both...you will see the difference.

OK...thank you,

VCM = VN campaign medal
VSM = VN service medal

VSM.....That's the medal he's missing. I can see it on his uniform w/stars in an old picture.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Charlee2,

Rob,

Thanks for squaring me away on the VSM vs the RVCM.

Those medals are just little before my time.

Thats ok, as a reward, no gruel for you tonite.

....and that means you will get nothing to eat.

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Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
Thats ok, as a reward, no gruel for you tonite.

....and that means you will get nothing to eat.

Can someone tell me if NCO's are awarded The Legion of Merit Medal..or are they only awarded the certificate?
I have a certificate here but no medal with it

TIA

Yes they get the medal also. I would think you could take a copy of your orders to your posts awards section in AG to get the actual medal, or through your CofC.

Oooops, my bad. You can send off to have it replaced or hit up ebay.

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Originally posted by azmax64:
Oooops, my bad. You can send off to have it replaced or hit up ebay.

Thanks..He never did rec.the medal....He only has the certificate. I'll send for the medal

quote:

Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
for 6 campaigns you would put on 1 (one) bronze 5/16th in. star and 1 (one) silver 5/16th in star.

In this case, the medal does not equal a campaign. The medal is the "carrier' of the campaign stars, much like the current Iraq Campaign Medal.

Put it together, like the one below, but DO NOT use the USMC device in the middle, since he was not a Marine, or sailor (its for sailors only)...I posted the pic to show you an example of 6 awards...the silver star (silver star = 5 bronze stars) goes on the wearer's right (if you look at it, YOUR left, as in the pic...



Check out the link below:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/Ribbons/OrderofPrecedence.htm

please understand, the VCM is NOT the same as the VSM...click the chart and find both...you will see the difference.

I requested the replacement of a lost (PH) medal at NPRC, but I forgot to ask for the certificate (because it has also disappeared)...does anyone know if the certificate will automatically be sent with the medal?

Thanks again

quote:

Originally posted by Charlee2:

quote:

Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
for 6 campaigns you would put on 1 (one) bronze 5/16th in. star and 1 (one) silver 5/16th in star.

In this case, the medal does not equal a campaign. The medal is the "carrier' of the campaign stars, much like the current Iraq Campaign Medal.

Put it together, like the one below, but DO NOT use the USMC device in the middle, since he was not a Marine, or sailor (its for sailors only)...I posted the pic to show you an example of 6 awards...the silver star (silver star = 5 bronze stars) goes on the wearer's right (if you look at it, YOUR left, as in the pic...



Check out the link below:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/Ribbons/OrderofPrecedence.htm

please understand, the VCM is NOT the same as the VSM...click the chart and find both...you will see the difference.

I requested the replacement of a lost (PH) medal at NPRC, but I forgot to ask for the certificate (because it has also disappeared)...does anyone know if the certificate will automatically be sent with the medal?

Thanks again

I do not believe a certificate will be provided. I requested an issue of my awards a few years ago and the two that merit a certificate (ARCOM/AAM) did not have one provided. They were, however, named.

quote:

Originally posted by adminnco1:

quote:

Originally posted by Charlee2:

quote:

Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
for 6 campaigns you would put on 1 (one) bronze 5/16th in. star and 1 (one) silver 5/16th in star.

In this case, the medal does not equal a campaign. The medal is the "carrier' of the campaign stars, much like the current Iraq Campaign Medal.

Put it together, like the one below, but DO NOT use the USMC device in the middle, since he was not a Marine, or sailor (its for sailors only)...I posted the pic to show you an example of 6 awards...the silver star (silver star = 5 bronze stars) goes on the wearer's right (if you look at it, YOUR left, as in the pic...



Check out the link below:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/Ribbons/OrderofPrecedence.htm

please understand, the VCM is NOT the same as the VSM...click the chart and find both...you will see the difference.

I requested the replacement of a lost (PH) medal at NPRC, but I forgot to ask for the certificate (because it has also disappeared)...does anyone know if the certificate will automatically be sent with the medal?

Thanks again

I do not believe a certificate will be provided. I requested an issue of my awards a few years ago and the two that merit a certificate (ARCOM/AAM) did not have one provided. They were, however, named.

Thank you for your response. I was able to talk with someone at the VA and he told me the same thing....No replacement for that Certificate

quote:

Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
for 6 campaigns you would put on 1 (one) bronze 5/16th in. star and 1 (one) silver 5/16th in star.

In this case, the medal does not equal a campaign. The medal is the "carrier' of the campaign stars, much like the current Iraq Campaign Medal.

Put it together, like the one below, but DO NOT use the USMC device in the middle, since he was not a Marine, or sailor (its for sailors only)...I posted the pic to show you an example of 6 awards...the silver star (silver star = 5 bronze stars) goes on the wearer's right (if you look at it, YOUR left, as in the pic...



Check out the link below:

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon....rderofPrecedence.htm

please understand, the VCM is NOT the same as the VSM...click the chart and find both...you will see the difference.

I'm a little confused on the
RVNCAUC = Republic of Vietnam, Civil Actions Unit Citation ribbon.

I've read that NCO's receive the 2C (second class w/o palm... and officers receive 1C w/palm). Do I have that correct?

Since it's worn on the right side of the uniform shouldn't it be placed in a gold frame?


TIA

The differentiation between the classes of the Civil Actions Honor Medal applies in the case of individual awards and is designated by a difference in the ribbons. First class, awarded to officers, is designated by two thin red stripes in the center of the ribbon. Second class, awarded to enlisted ranks, has no centered red stripes. The planchets are the same. There are no palms or stars on either.

The unit award is the only level that carries a palm and it is mounted in a gold frame. It is worn with other unit citations.

Hopefully someone can help me with this...

My husband has an Army Presidential Unit Citation (ribbon) w/2 olc on his uniform...I just received an update on his DD214. on the 214 it says he was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation, (which he does not have)... but nothing was mentioned about a Army Presidential Unit Citation w/2 olc ...I take it he has the wrong ribbon on the uniforn? Maybe NPRC made a mistake?

It was probably from his last unit. When assigned to a unit that has unit awards, it's normal to wear the awards while assigned to that unit. The one on his 214 is for the unit(s) he was with when they got it.