Talk:Vietnam Campaign Medal

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1973 and 1975?[edit]

@Cuprum17: The infobox says the medal was last awarded in 1975, but the main body says 1973. Which is right? – Illegitimate Barrister (talkcontribs), 16:45, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Illegitimate Barrister:The reference I have shows the eligibility period being the period of 15 March 1962 through 28 March 1973. This was a Coast Guard reference, which may not have covered the other services. The last campaign period for service stars in the reference was 30 March 1972 to 28 March 1973 - Vietnam Cease Fire Campaign. There were no more campaign periods after 28 March. I will check other sources and get back to you.Cuprum17 (talk) 18:23, 5 February 2017 (UTC) The struck-through comment referred to the Vietnam Service Medal ...disregard!!. The Vietnam Campaign Medal was a decoration of the Republic of Vietnam and had difference eligibility standards. I will do some checking and get back with you. Cuprum17 (talk) 18:32, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Illegitimate Barrister: The award period for the Vietnam Campaign Medal ended 30 April 1975 with the fall of the Republic of Vietnam government. Some prior editor has confused the award periods for the VCM with the dates for the VSM. I am editing the article to reflect the proper date and with add a cite when I can find the information. Cuprum17 (talk) 18:44, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I spent a lot of time fixing up this RVN medal article with the correct dates and information, and sources. The size of the medal was increased (too big), does it have to be that large? The standard service ribbon size shown on Wikipedia in info box and article's awards is 106 px for medals and military persons articles list of awards, so I think the medal in info box should match the 106px ribbon size. YahwehSaves (talk) 05:25, 6 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]