New Jersey (United States): Vietnam Service Medal (1960-1975)
The medal riband is fitted with a 9mm un-marked crimp-brooch, this with Federal Contractors makers hallmark 'G27' on reverse complete with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued
The Vietnam Service Medal was created by the New Jersey Legislature in 2000 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United States, North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front's provisional revolutionary government signing an agreement to end the war in Vietnam.
The conflict that was declared over in 1973 was a uniquely important event in the political and domestic history of Southeast Asia and of this country. The United States' involvement in that conflict resulted in great domestic turmoil and dispute in this nation, as well as more than 50,000 American soldiers killed, including 1,515 from New Jersey.
Award criteria: New Jersey residents who were on active duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the contiguous waters or airspace thereof on or after December 31, 1960 and on or before May 7, 1975, who have been given an honorable discharge from such service, if discharged or released therefrom, and:
- were attached to or served for one or more days with an organization participating in or directly supporting military operations
- or were attached to or served for one or more days aboard a United States Naval vessel directly supporting military operations
- or participated as a crew member in one or more aerial flights into airspace above Vietnam and contiguous waters directly supporting military operations
- or served on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days in Vietnam or contiguous areas, except that this time limit may be waived for person participating in actual combat operations.
- Vietnam Campaign & Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal must appear on DD214.
- Posthumous award authorized.
Condition: EF
Code: 21710