Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of United States, Australian, and New Zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam … The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) was awarded to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam and its contiguous waters or airspace, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The medal was awarded to French military personnel. E.O. 11231 of 8 July 1965. b. Vietnam Service Medal Eligibility Requirements (1) General (a) Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States, serving at any time between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, in the area defined under the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Vietnam. a. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was created in 1949 and manufactured in France. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for the award. The Vietnam Campaign Medal is a military campaign medal of the former country of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was issued … The Vietnam Service Medal is presented to any service member who served on temporary duty for more than 30 consecutive days, or 60 non-consecutive days, attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days with an organization participating in or directly supporting ground (military) operations or attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days aboard a naval vessel directly supporting military operations in the Repu… Authorization. Conscripted Vietnam veterans have told the ABC they feel abandoned by the Government and ashamed among fellow veterans owing to a decision to not award them a Vietnam War military medal. Vietnam Service Medal; Awarded by Department of Defense: Type: Campaign medal: Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Armed Forces: Awarded for: Service in geographical theater areas of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia from 4 July 1965 through 28 March 1973 and the evacuation of Saigon (USN, USMC, and USAF) from 29–30 April 1975. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to personnel who meet one of the following requirements: Served in the Republic of Vietnam for six months during the period of 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973. Eligibility Requirements.