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Marine LCpl Roger Dean Abbott.
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Contact Info
Home Town Fort Wayne
Last Address Fort Wayne
Date of Passing Sep 16, 2003
Location of Interment Highland Park Cemetery - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Highland Park Cemetery Fort Wayne Allen County Indiana, USA
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation - 1974
Name of Award Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Year Awarded 1974
This ribbon does not rate any devices for subsequent awards
Details Behind Award
Year Awarded 1974
Details behind Award: Year Awarded 1974
Details behind Award: Details behind Award: In 1974 Pres Thieu awarded the Cross of Gallantry and the Civil Action Medals to everyone with Vietnam Service! See NAV/MC awards manual !Thank you SECNAV INST. 1650H - Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual - August 22, 2006 (Page 7-5):
4. Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation
a. Authorization. Awarded by the Chief of the Joint General Staff, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in two colors:
Gallantry Cross Color with Palm and Frame ( 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973) and Civil Actions First Class Color with Palm and Frame (1 January 1965 to 28 March 1973). SECNAV has specifically authorized certain units of the Naval service to accept and wear these awards. Such authorization is required in all cases for participation.
b. Eligibility Requirements. The ribbon bar with palm and frame are authorized for wear by personnel who served with certain cited units in Southeast Asia during the approved periods. Lists of eligible units are maintained by CNO and CMC.
c. In addition to those specific ships/units cited, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam during the eligibility periods are eligible for both awards