Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal | |
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Obverse, reverse and ribbon of the medal
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Awarded by Australia | |
Type | Campaign medal |
Eligibility | Australian . |
Awarded for | Campaign service. |
Campaign(s) | Vietnam 1968-73. |
Description | Silver disk, 36mm diameter. |
Clasps | None authorised. |
Statistics | |
Established | 24 February 1993 |
Total awarded | 10,811 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Vietnam Medal |
Next (lower) | Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 |
The Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal was issued to recognise the service of Australian support personnel during the Vietnam War.
The qualifying criteria for the medal include:
Groups meeting the criteria for this award also include certain defence personnel in support roles, entertainers, journalists, civilian surgical and medical teams, Qantas aircrew and embassy couriers.
Personnel who have already earned the Vietnam Medal are ineligible for the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal