Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~11127DBR Navy can bestowed upon a

Navy can bestowed upon a civilian

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the decoration became authorized by the United States War Department in 1933

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Action while serving in military operations involving conflict with a foreign foe or action while serving with allied forces in armed combat against an opposing force where the United States in not the aggressor

Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~11127DBR Navy can bestowed upon aMerchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal The Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is a decoration presented to recognize service aboard a merchant marine vessels that displayed the American flag while in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965 August 15, 1973. Prior to 1992, this award was a ribbon with no medal. Merchant Marines transport cargo and passengers during times of peace, and serve as an accessory to the Navy and assist in delivering