Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Ribbon
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal
History - Established 1968
Established on May 20, 1968, the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors in Vietnamese waters between the dates of July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992.
The Merchant Marine consists of civilian mariners who operate privately and federally owned vessels; in wartime, these vessels may be called to provide transportation or other support for military troops or supplies.
Details
The medal features an Asian dragon superimposed over an anchor and a shoreline; an inscription reads “VIETNAM SERVICE.” The ribbon is golden yellow with three thin vertical red stripes toward the center and dark blue edging.
Precedence
Next Higher: Merchant Marine Korean Service
Next Lower: Merchant Marine Expeditionary
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Ribbon
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal