(3) U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. M -4 Z;jT(c uIkj6H p@`C 10) Tet 69/Counteroffensive 23 February 8 June 1969 The Vietnam Service Medalis a military awardof the United States Armed Forcesestablished on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Not more than one Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation will be worn by any individual. Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps for outstanding performance in action. Included below is a list of possible suppliers. AE = Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2) Is wounded or injured and requires medical evacuation from the AOE while participating in the operation, regardless of time. The transmittal letter is usually folded and placed in a slot on the outside of the manila envelope with your return address showing. PDF Campaigns and Expeditions Which Qualify for Veterans' Preference Vietnam Service Medal - Wikipedia Also, sometimes the devices to be attached to the ribbons or medals are thrown loosely into your package. Operation FREQUENT WIND (Evacuation of Saigon), 29 and 30 April 1975, (Note: Other Operations do not pertain to the Vietnam Era), Common questions about the number of campaign stars for the Vietnam Service Medal: After the war, Miller returned to the valley and eventually became postmaster for the cities of Thermal, Coachella, Indio and Palm Springs. With his revised DD-214 in hand, he was able to finally, formally join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, something he had tried to do years ago. 4) Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase II 1 July 1966 31 May 1967 OR go toTHIS website and do the same: To download this file to you hard drive: Open the file and click on FILE and then SAVE AS in your Browser toolbar. 2) Vietnam Defense Campaign 8 March 24 December 1965 IT IS. N2c` 0"""""!aa8!d8"?KfLuYg,GbeuGF)$v\RLv2W"!!@f8``}BC!xH)v`aSA4GBH!"0L.A! One bronze service star is authorized for each campaign under the following conditions: (1) Assigned or attached to and present for duty with a unit during the period in which it participated in combat. Example Display Recognition:Actual Size: 8 1/2 x 11Displayed: Army.All Five Service Branches, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marine and Navy are Applicable. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal optional conversion to the Vietnam (2) Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days aboard a U.S. naval vessel directly supporting military operations. Members qualified for the AFEM by reason of service between 01Jul1958 and 03Jul1965 (inclusive) in an area for which the Vietnam Service medal (VSM) was subsequently authorized shall remain qualified for that medal. The association does not endorse the goods or services provided by the suppliers listed below. Servicemembers must be bona fide members of a unit participating in or be engaged in the direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations (or for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days provided this support involved entering the area of operations or and meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) Be engaged in actual combat, or duty, which is equally as hazardous as combat duty, during the operation with armed opposition, regardless of time in the area. (Dont forget to hit your browsers Back button to return to this page). '#vv{!wA}'|t5T]4}(n OhD.7# A$@GUwH6m:A;mn[tJ_[S;_VUZ$;!C"#DEds"F 12) Vietnam Winter Spring 1970 1 November 1969 30 April 1970 (3) With Silver Star To a unit which is cited before a Division. At the end of his career, he was manager of postal operations for the offices from Temecula to Calexico. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units. (No ships qualified), Operation MAYAGUEZ. HKo8|tNtVR`~At?!G~r^IgBfj=^?#WOU[w_MgGr]^a k'HL6e#`[ _G# Thank you for stopping by. 4 0 obj Operation Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind & S.S. Mayaguez - Facebook USS Thomaston (LSD-28) - Navy A. endobj Box 605, Springfield, VA 22150, (703) 569-6663 Join us for our 2017 reunion by making a reservation today! 11) Vietnam Summer Fall 1969 9 June 31 October 1969 The Vietnam Service Medal is not a unit award but we feel it is important to clear up some concepts regarding campaigns related to the award. Total evacuation helicopter sorties from the US Defense Attach compound numbered 122. The Military Departments are responsible for determining individual. One days service is credited for the first sortie flown on any day. However, no Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. `*^&"^n Dx"~ JMYGO4le,Wx0|Wz rY~:36fMCE-uXReov7zCIYiG % Awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in the grade of captain/colonel and junior thereto, who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. Naval Advisory Group, RVN, 3. 4. Note: A Bronze Star, 3/16 inch in diameter, is authorized to be worn on the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) for each of the following campaigns. This effort consisted of: 444 USAF/USMC helicopter sorties; 204 TACAIR sorties; 24 AH-1J (Cobra) combat escort sorties; 8 AC-130 gunship sorties; 5 EC-130 (ABCCC) sorties; 44 KC-135 tanker sorties; and 2 HC-130 search and rescue support sorties. 11231 of 08 July 1965. U.S. Marines in Vietnam: 1973-1975 The Bitter End | eHISTORY 18) Operation FREQUENT WIND 29 April 30 April 1975. National Defense Service Medal . (2) Encounter during such participation foreign-armed opposition, or are otherwise placed, or have been placed, in such position that, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hostile action by foreign armed forces were imminent even though it did not materialize. Only one award per operation is authorized. This fixed-wing evacuation was determined impossible when hostile artillery and rocket fire closed the air base at Tan Son Nhut. Seperately, USMC and USN personnel who were hostily challenged by enemy or friendly forces during their efforts to rescue designated personnel during Operation Frequent Wind are authorized the Combat Action Ribbon. Dates for Vietnam service Medal Awards? - USMC Helicopter Unit common Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving at anytime between 03Jul1965 and 28Mar1973 in the area defined under the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Vietnam. . *Vietnam Evacuation (Operation Frequent Wind) 29 to 30 April 1975: Decommissioned, 5 October 2002 Laid up at the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor Chief of Naval Operations Strike Assault Boat (STAB) -Individuals qualified for the AFEM for reason of service in Vietnam between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 (inclusive) will remain qualified for that medal. Logistic Support Craft (LCU, LCM, YFU) ;b_[DDN\)0 a0vL-eIehD30 io3AA%)q NA <>>> 0 (2) With Gold Star To a unit which is cited before a Corps. In addition to those specific units listed, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served in-country Vietnam during the period 08 Feb 62 28 Mar are eligible since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander, U.S. A clarification in your letter may help because all of the unit awards were based on service with particular groups or units for certain time periods. Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) (MHS-1) assigned to support EOD Mobile Units. 15) Consolidation I 1 July 1971 30 November 1971 And another helo went in front of the ship and the ship hit him. Separately, all USMC and selected land-based USN personnel who participated in Operation Frequent Wind are additionally authorized the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. You should be able to print the citation text. Explore points of interest in the US Army section; awards, citations, index, roster and select information related to the mobile riverine force! Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) - AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the AFEM. (3) Any Servicemember on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination. The Military Departments. Veterans who discovered they haven't received what they rightfully earned during their long-ago-service shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops to correct the record. Also automatically authorized is the Humanitarian Service Medal. All Rights Reserved. It was a dangerous assignment, which resulted in some deaths. The MRFA does not endorse any particular supplier. ?BALI|K0|r i"b6}`xONh NOTE: The following criteria were applicable to granting an Award for Valor: - Sustained superior performance while under threat of physical attack or harassment; or. X. National Capitol Historic Sales, P.O. Tank Landing Ship LST-1184 Frederick Vets Supply Line, 10650 County Road 81, Suite 131, Maple Grove, MN 55369, (612) 425-0911 Fax number (612) 425-2577 Order Line (800) 864-5062 -No person will be entitled to more than one award of the V. Service Medal. C /uaF4nf C3 &h0OA 4?6 9 Nka,@m (c). Can you imagine?. NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER It was a maddening process sending packets of information back and forth between the Navy and DOD. foreign service awards for operation frequent wind Commander, U.S. There is also a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Deviceissued by the former South Vietnamese government. 112 0 obj <>stream ST. 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When the last helicopter touched down on the deck of the USS Okinawa at 0825 on the morning of 30 April, the U.S. Marine Corps' involvement . )hn g*FqNdpKB$3[pE\Wu^!q8g:VZuhtZat)-"$kuL8R&A2pNmX%ADb0pzn\Ga XBj| ~a2 )!`CdY6i=M0$ fgA/L&M52k;4M;'g444?2wtC!2 The Vietnam Service Medal may be awarded posthumously. USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association - Ship's Awards 3 0 obj The ship was originally scheduled to return to San Diego after the early March 1975 evacuation, but plans were abruptly changed. Eligible Units. Your loved ones and friends will appreciate your efforts in a new found way. After more than four years of trying to acquire the medals on his own through the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense, Miller turned to Congressman Raul Ruizs office for help. Operation Frequent Wind On March 10, 1975, Communist forces attacked and routed South Vietnamese troops. From Albert's Peach Cobbler to an Irish Chicken Dinner, we have them all! Graco Industries, P.O. The MRFA is launching our Historical Data Project (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible. Click most pictures to enlarge. Operation Frequent Wind - Navy Letter, Dept of the Navy, Office of the Secretary, SUBJECT: Guidance to Administer the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) IAW Public Law 106-65, dated 13 march 2000, (b). [{J[ E[vWk m0_2Nx)e$=`@6L $DUf"#;# A(bm;[gO)eRD; 1kv6( r SbapK@R, Yh Z#$RT2#;5g3 W8v'Pav*`/=KFDJuZfC#P=%a& The performance of duty in carrying out a mission under the ordinary hazards of war, or participation in extended periods of combat duty, or in a large number of combat missions does not itself justify the award, which is designated to recognize specific acts of heroism on the part of the unit acting as a team. Commissioned 15 April 1944. No medal is authorized for this citation. Members who served in an OIC or POIC billet for a minimum of 6 months, and have completed the appropriate Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) in one of the following platforms are authorized by CNO to wear the Small Craft Insignia: Logistical Support Craft (LCU, LCM) 16) Consolidation II 1 December 1971 29 March 1972 Note: (5) Named Campaigns are denoted by a 3/16 silver service star. More than 40 years after U.S. Navy veteran James Miller helped evacuate civilian and military refugees from Da Nang and Saigon during the Vietnam War, the Indio resident will finally receive five medals for his service during those frenzied days in the combat zone. An award will not be made to a unit for action of one or more of its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in a manner justifying the award. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. High Speed Boat (HSB), Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) permanently assigned to support SEAL Team operations or Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadrons or High Speed Maneuverable Seaborne Target (HSMST) operations. Explore gatherings, speakers and events. *,Tqn;iVvhGGq[YEI1|Xj+#Q>4T Miller, 62, an Indio High School graduate who served in the Navy from October 1972 to September 1975, was a gunners mate aboard the USS Blue Ridge, a command and control ship that carried the Navy admiral and Marine general in charge of operations in the area. As hostile Khmer Rouge forces approached Phnom Pehn, the capitol of Cambodia, the urgency to protect and remove American, Allied and Cambodian personnel named on the Khmer Rouge Death List grew rapidly. Please sign the MRFA guestbook! After 1 July 1958, the Joint Chiefs of Staff will designate U.S. military operations that qualify for the AFEM, and they will specify the degree of participation in designated operations warranting award of the medal. We hereby congratulate you on the receipt of your unit awards and other medals and ribbons you so richly deserve. The initial decision to depart Saigon was made to evacuate the Defense Attach's office by fixed-wing aircraft. The Vietnam Service Medal was established by EO 11231, 8 July 1965, as amended by EO 13286, 2 February 2003. The palm for this award measures 9/16 inch in length with a 1/8 inch stem and four front leaves attached like a branch. VS = Vietnam Service Medal 2 Per reference (b) above, paragraph 14 (Page 2-20) of said reference states: (1). It was also discovered that Mike qualified for the following service medals: Mike received these medals at Saturday's "Support the Troops"rally at Jungle Jim's International Market. stream For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal, Defense 8 March 1965 to 24 December 1965, Counteroffensive 25 December 1965 to 30 June 1966, Counteroffensive-Phase II 1 July 1966 to 31 May 1967, Counteroffensive-Phase III 1 June 1967 to 29 January 1968, Tet Counteroffensive 30 January 1968 to 1 April 1968, Counteroffensive- Phase IV 2 April 1968 to 30 June 1968, Counteroffensive Phase V 1 July 1968 to 1 November 1968, Counteroffensive Phase VI 2 November 1968 to 22 February 1969, Tet 69/Counteroffensive 23 February 1969 to 8 June 1969, Summer-Fall 1969 9 June 1969 to 31 October 1969, Winter-Spring 1970 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970, Sanctuary Counteroffensive 1 May 1970 to 30 June 1970, Counteroffensive Phase VII 1 July 1970 to 30 June 1971, Consolidation I 1 July 1971 to 30 November 1971, Consolidation II 1 December 1971 to 29 March 1972, Cease-Fire 30 March 1972 to 28 January 1973, Operation Frequent Wind 29 April to 30 April 1975 (USN, USMC, and USAF ONLY). PDF VietnamEvacuation: Operation FREQUENTWIND "The dragon is traditionally associated with Vietnam, the shoreline denotes service in the coastal waters adjacent to Vietnam, and the anchor symbolizes maritime service.". Normal performance of duty or a large number of combat missions does not in itself justify the award. Total casualties were relatively light: two USMC Embassy Security Guards killed in an attack by ground fire, and two USMC CH-46 search and rescue helicopter aircrews presumed dead following a crash at sea. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded for Operation Frequent Wind, http://honours.homestead.com/usafexp.html, Combat Action Ribbon was awarded for Operation FREQUENT WIND. OPERATION FREQUENT WIND, 29-30 APRIL 1975, WILL BE REFLECTED AS THE 18TH CAMPAIGN UNDER THE VIETNAM CAMPAIGN. Service Medals of the Vietnam War (b). endobj Only one award per operation is authorized. MUC = Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Veterans Preference and "Wartime" Service | National Archives Mike participated in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Saigon, Vietnam. As an illustration, Battery D, 5th Battalion, 2d Artillery, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm during the following periods: 1 September 1968 to 15 March 1969 and 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970. (3) Accumulates required days service (consecutive or nonconsecutive) while participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember of an aircraft flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the area in direct support of the military operation. b. Unit awards were often granted after a veteran left the service and in many cases recognition of the unit awards never made its way into the veterans DD-214. It wasnt until about five years ago when Miller started putting together a memorabilia collection for his dad that included his World War II ribbons that Miller began wondering about his own service decorations. Box 3133, Naples, FL 33939, (941) 775-2100 NOTE: Prior to 1992, the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was a ribbon-only decoration. 3) Vietnamese Counteroffensive 25 December 1965 30 June 1966 . 1st Anti-Tank Bn, 1st Mar Div, 27Mar66 to 20Sep69, 3rd Anti-Tank Bn, 3rd Mar Div, 12Jul65 to 20Sep69, For the Period of 08 February 1962 to 28 March 1973, Headquarters, US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam AND SUBORDINATE COMMANDS IN DIRECT SUPPORT are eligible to participate in the award only during the period actually served ashore in the Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Action, 1st Class with Palm and Frame. Southeast Asia, from 1 March 1961 to 15 August 1973 (5). The NDSM may be awarded for both active and reserve service as defined below. (3) Was an evadee or escapee in the combat zone or recovered from a POW status in the combat, zone during the time limitations of the campaign. The vast majority of the documents in this series were created between 1965 and 1979. Personnel in clandestine or special operations such as reconnaissance and SEAL teams are eligible when the risk of enemy fire was great and was expected to be encountered. No Servicemember may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. Naval Unit Commendation (NUC) Ribbon Synopsis: Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism is action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation; or to any such unit which has distinguished itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations, rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service. Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right Top Row - Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Unit Commendation - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) . Military Medals and Insignias, 134 Burton Circle, Gastonia, NC 28054, (704) 824-3026 Fax: (704) 824-4760. (2) 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974 (Vietnam) During the periods listed in paragraph 211b(1) and (2) for Korea and Vietnam, Servicemembers in the following categories will not be eligible for the NDSM: (1) Members of the ARNG and USAR on short tours of duty to fulfill training obligations under an inactive duty training program. Personnel assigned to areas subjected to sustained mortar, missile, and artillery attacks actively participate in retaliatory or offensive actions are eligible. We merely provide this information for your convenience. Engagement Stars. No further grandfather qualification requests will be considered. Campaign Stars are authorized for Ain-country personnel@ for periods as indicated below: 16605 Forest Green Terrace <> Notwithstanding these limitations, any member of the USCG or the USAR or ARNG Forces of the Armed Forces who, between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, became eligible for award of either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal; To signify receipt of a second or subsequent award of the NDSM, a bronze service star will be worn on the Service ribbon by U.S. Army personnel so qualified. Service members who earned the AFEM for operations in Southwest Asia To justify citation, the unit must have clearly rendered itself conspicuous by action of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Navy Cross to an individual. Armed with the right information, you may increase your chances of success on the first try. It was presented to employees of the U.S. State Department, USAID and USIA assigned to diplomatic and consular facilities in Vietnam, or other civilian service in the airspace or territorial waters of Vietnam, greater than a year. 17 January 1991 -, I had heard that we received the combat action ribbon for operation frequent wind. It is awarded to all Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and its contiguous waters or airspace there over, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. HMM-263 lost a great Marine Bert McCauley. Naval Special Warfare Group, Vietnam 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444 (800) 821-7978 Fax (561) 265-7211 The Fall of Saigon (the capture of the capital of Vietnam) by the Peoples Army of Vietnam and the Viet Cong on April 30, 1975, marked the formal end of the Vietnam War and the start of the reunification of Vietnam under the Socialist Republic. North Vietnamese invasion forces began their final attack on April 29, which triggered an evacuation of Americans and South Vietnamese civilians and military officials. endstream endobj 101 0 obj <>stream This one guy did about seven or eight of em I guess he liked doing it but he shouldnt have because he banked this helo, and it went up and he hit the water and that thing went right on top of him. Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Civil Actions Medal, First Class Color, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Cross of Gallantry Medal Color, with Palm. SECNAV Instruction 1650.1H Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, c. AR 600822 5 March 2019 35. In general, the process is fairly straight forward, although sometimes lengthy. 12 OClock High Inc., 265 N.E. commander of the vessel that he or she served in the combat zone. The boundaries of the Vietnam combat zone for campaign participation credit (CPC) are as defined above. Seaborne Powered Target Craft (SEPTAR) (QST-33/35) Personnel who qualified prior to 1 July 1992 while assigned to a Yard Patrol (YP) or Craft of Opportunity (COOP) Trainer craft are authorized to continue to wear the insignia. A 3/16 inch bronze star is authorized for wear on the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar of the VSM for each of the following campaigns:, 1) Vietnam Advisory Campaign 15 March 1962 7 March 1965 15 May 1975. April 30, 1975 marks the date of Operation Frequent Wind, one of the largest humanitarian rescues in naval history. HM = Humanitarian Service Medal. Subsequent awards will be indicated by the use of a Gold Star on the ribbon: (1). Dominican Republic. Vietnam and contiguous waters, as used herein, is defined as an area which includes Vietnam and the water adjacent thereto within 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 minutes longitude; then southward to 18 degrees, north latitude, 108 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude; then southeastward to 17 degrees, 30 minutes north latitude, 111 degrees east longitude; then southward to 11 degrees north latitude, 111 degrees east longitude; then southwestward to 7 degrees north latitude, 105 degrees east longitude; then westward to 7 degrees north latitude, 103 degrees east longitude; then northward to 9 degrees, 30 minutes north latitude, 103 degrees east longitude; then northeastward to 10 degrees, 15 minutes north latitude, 104 degrees, 27 minutes east longitude; then northward to a point on the West Coast of Vietnam at the juncture of Vietnam with Cambodia. Click HERE for information regarding the new Commemorative Vietnam Combatant-Craft Crewman Insignia (VCCC). Be sure you inspect the contents thoroughly before tossing your packing material. (b) ELIGIBLE VIETNAM EVACUATION VETERAN- For purposes of this section, the term `eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran' means a member or former member of the Armed Forces who was awarded the Armed . Please note, that the Department Defense determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances. See the unit awards below for links to pages which contain text for the citations. Well, what had happened I got out in 75 and Congress didnt approve a lot of these ribbons until the late 70s, early 80s.. There are (18) Named Campaign Periods that denote the service stars. Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) - APPROVED OPERATIONS The table below lists approved operations for award of the HSM. (4) With Bronze Star To a unit which is cited before a Regiment/Brigade. You can rest assured that you have a lot of brothers and sisters in this association who recognize and respect your contributions and thank you for a job well done! Upon submission of evidence to their commanding officer, personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge while a member of the U.S. Army may be authorized to wear the Combat Action Ribbon. NUC = Navy Unit Commendation Click HERE for the above quote provided by the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations (Under 8. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (N86) authorized the Small Craft Insignia for junior officers and senior petty officers who had served as officer in charge (OIC) of Riverine or Coastal Craft, under combat conditions, in the Republic of Vietnam. It is awarded for honorable active service for any period between (dates inclusive): (1) 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 (Korea). By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. H*2P t^.C0B&r&p1xc#|^@^. P Be sure to include your full name, a mailing address, phone numbers, your service number and your social security number in your letter in the event it gets separated from your Form 180 and Form DD214. Brief History USS Hancock CV/CVA - 19 Association Elbert, CO 80106, Colonel William B. Davis, USMC (Retired) Bio, View by Tank Companies & Ontos Battalions, Randy Browning Memorial Awarded the Navy Cross, Authorization for wear: E.O.