Life Saving Medal (Vietnam)
The Life Saving Medal (Vietnamese: Nhân dũng bội tinh) was a medal awarded by the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) during the years of the Vietnam War. It was awarded, or posthumously awarded, to military personnel of all grades, government officials and civilians who exhibited extreme bravery in risking their lives to rescue other people in distress. The Life Saving Medal was also intended for foreigners who risked their lives to rescue Vietnamese citizens in distress. An example of this was the awarding of the Life Saving Medal to Major Rex Clark, an Australian Army officer, for rescuing a young girl who was drowning in Da Nang harbour.
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Life Saving Medal (Vietnam)
The Life Saving Medal (Vietnamese: Nhân dũng bội tinh) was a medal awarded by the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) during the years of the Vietnam War. It was awarded, or posthumously awarded, to military personnel of all grades, government officials and civilians who exhibited extreme bravery in risking their lives to rescue other people in distress. The Life Saving Medal was also intended for foreigners who risked their lives to rescue Vietnamese citizens in distress. An example of this was the awarding of the Life Saving Medal to Major Rex Clark, an Australian Army officer, for rescuing a young girl who was drowning in Da Nang harbour.
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De Reddingsmedaille (Vietnamee ...... e militairen mochten dat niet.
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The Life Saving Medal (Vietnam ...... allowed to wear it in uniform.
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Ribbon of the medal
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Military and civilians in South Vietnam between 1961 and 1973
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Military and civilians "who ex ...... cue other people in distress".
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Life Saving Medal
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No longer awarded
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Single class medal
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De Reddingsmedaille (Vietnamee ...... e militairen mochten dat niet.
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The Life Saving Medal (Vietnam ...... s drowning in Da Nang harbour.
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Life Saving Medal (Vietnam)
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Reddingsmedaille (Zuid-Vietnam)
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