Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation

BACK DEVICE(s)

Description:

1. The unit citation of the Civil Actions Unit Citation is awarded by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service.
2. The award of the Civil Actions Unit Citation, First Class, is accompanied with oak leaf clusters.
3. The Palm used in the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation is the oak leaf device and is worn with the stem to the wearer’s right.

Background:

1. The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded as an individual foreign award to some members of the United States Armed Forces. The unit citation of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded certain units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1974.
2. The Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal was awarded as an individual foreign decoration in certain instances. When worn as an individual foreign decoration, it is worn without the gold frame.