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Use any search engine you prefer and search for NAVMC 2922. This is dated 21Apr2000 and will provide you with a lilsting of all unit awards that have been presented to Marine Corps units since the beginning of WW2. This only lists unts awards issued to USMC units prior to 15Jan2000. After this date awards are maintained on a separate location. Lynn R Rutt, Former Marine 0311 & 5811, 1993-2003, Marine TWS Member
The 11th Armored Cav Regiment and the First Cavalry Division, among others.
A significant number. It would be easier, if you know the unit's designation, to research that particular one or call the unit historian for that unit.
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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.
Military units received CIB in Vietnam 71-72?
The Combat Infantryman's Badge is an individual badge (of honor); not a unit award. It was created in WW2, because NO BODY wanted that job! So ONLY the infantryman received it. Not the Tank Crewman, Not the Artillerymen, Not the Aircrewmen.
What was the role of each country involved in the Vietnam War?
Besides the US; Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines sent COMBAT units to Vietnam.
A Communist guerrilla movement in Vietnam against the diem regime?
The Viet Cong (VC) were communists living in South Vietnam. Later, the regular army units of North Vietnam would enter the fight (NVA). Diem was the first president of South Vietnam in 1955. He was assassinated in 1963.
How did fighters get from North Vietnam to South Vietnam?
US Marines & US Sailors got there by ships. US Soldiers originally deployed with their whole units, thus they too went to South Vietnam by ship. After the USA units were in place (in country) then replacements usually arrived by chartered civilian airliners (like TWA, Flying Tiger Airlines, Braniff, etc.). US Marines/Sailors continued to deploy via ocean going vessels.
What units received the presidential unit citation in Iraq?
c battery 5th/8th fa
Find a list of army units that received presidential unit citation during Vietnam War?
A great many units have been awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation since it was started from 7 December 1941. There are too many to list here. See the related links, below for a link to the list of awarded units on Wikipedia.
What air force units were awarded the presidential unit citation?
Headquarter pacific Ground Electronic Engineering Agency 1959-1961
Can an army soldier wear the navy presidential unit citation?
Yes, there are numerous examples of Army unit attached to Marine units that earn the Navy PUC
Presidential Unit Citation Medal?
The Presidential Unit Citation is a U.S. military award presented to units of the armed forces for extraordinary heroism during combat. It is awarded by the president to units that demonstrate exceptional performance in the face of enemy opposition. The medal is one of the highest unit awards that can be bestowed.
List recipients of presidential unit citation?
The Presidential Unit Citation came into existence during WWII. Unit recipients would be listed in your services awards and decorations regulations. Your S-1 office (orders, pay, etc) should know or can help.
Where in Vietnam was the Vietnam war fought?
The NVAF MiGs battled the USAF & USN air units over North Vietnam (Air War). The NVA battled the USA, USMC, and USN riverine units in South Vietnam (Ground and Riverine War).
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.
Are Presidential Unit Citations giving to service members serving in Iraq during an Iraqi presidential election?
The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units deemed deserving by the President of the United States. If a soldier is in that particular unit during the time of the award, he or she may wear it on the Army Service Uniform throughout their military career. This is not an easy award to get and only a handful have been selected during the Global War on Terrorism.
Military units received CIB in Vietnam 71-72?
The Combat Infantryman's Badge is an individual badge (of honor); not a unit award. It was created in WW2, because NO BODY wanted that job! So ONLY the infantryman received it. Not the Tank Crewman, Not the Artillerymen, Not the Aircrewmen.
What were the effects to north Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam was the scene of the AIR WAR during the Vietnam War. N. Vietnam was bombed by air units from the US Navy and US Air Force. US Marine Corps units bombed in South Vietnam in support of their ground Marines. North Vietnam defended itself in North Vietnam with SAM sites and NVAF MiG 17, 19, and MiG 21 jet interceptors.
What units performed parachute jumps in Vietnam?
173rd airborne
