Drafted also because I was too underweight to volunteer (go figure).  I didn't make it to RVN because of multiple messed up levy's, though they sure tried.  I'm also considered a Viet Nam Era Vet though I was not in country.  So does that qualify me?

Definitely thank a serviceman or woman when you see them for your service.

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Adam do you have the decals or Don. I would like two. RA 21025135 1963 1966 365th QM Co

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Don has them:

Should any of your club Vietnam Veterans like any sew on patches they only need to e-mail Charles at Charlie@carols62.com

 

Tell him how many sew on patches they would like and give him their mailing address.

It appears that the two medals depicted on the patch are medals awarded to those that actually were in Vietnam. So it would appear that just being a Vietnam Era vet would not qualify us to display it.

As far as I can remember you had to be what government  called the "Theatre of Operation" during the Vietnam war time frame. That involved Thailand and several other Southeast Asian countries that we were not allowed in at that time (sure) or you were  "in country" which meant the country of Vietnam. If you were awarded the 2 ribbons on the decal, which would be listed on your DD Form 214 (discharge) you are eligible.  Hope this helps. Any other Vets care to add anything here?

I am a Persian Gulf Vet, my wife also served during the same time. Although she can claim the status because her Squadron did some tours there, she doesn't  because she didn't physically go.
I have the Persian Gulf plate, but she has the Navy Veteran plate. Hers looks way cooler as it has the Navy seal, mine just has words.

My uncle has Korean Veteran plates even though he never left the states. I guess it is how you view it as serving in the theater or just during the era.

There are no medals depicted on the logo. They are in fact Battle Ribbons. The upper one is US Army. The lower is Republic of Vietnam Campaign. If you were there you would know that, if you weren't, you don't have them and should not display them. Military rules.  

Actually not true nothing to do with the Army, I was in the Air Force and awarded both ribbons. The top one is the Vietnam Service ribbon and the bottom is Vietnam Campaign ribbon.

Thanks to everyone who served!

Hi there black95' I too was drafted in '72 did all my time stateside but I consider myself no less a vet than anyone else Iam proud of the fact that I went while others I knew burned their draft cards or went to Canada or where excused for some political bull****t reason

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212) states -

A Vietnam era veteran is a person who:

• Served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge;
• Was discharged or released from active duty for a service connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975; or
• Served on active duty for more than 180 days and served in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975.

I enlisted in the Air Force in February 1974...technically I am a Vietnam Era Vet though I never served in-country. I also proudly wear this patch on my '96.




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