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Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)
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Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Gallantry Cross (anodized)
Awarded by South Vietnam
Type
Military medal (Four class decoration)
Four degrees:
Gallantry Cross with Palm
Gallantry Cross with Gold Star
Gallantry Cross with Silver Star
Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star
Eligibility
Awarded to military individuals, corps, divisions, regiments, and brigades
Awarded for
accomplishing deeds of valor or displaying heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.
Status
No longer awarded
Statistics
Established
August 15, 1950
May 2, 1952
December 30, 1956
December 2, 1965[1]
Precedence
Next (higher)
Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal[2]
Next (lower)
Republic of Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross[2]

Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Palm

Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Gold Star

Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Silver Star

Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Bronze Star

Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (U.S. Army version)

Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame
(in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame)

Streamer
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh Dũng Bội Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy.
Individuals who received the medal, ribbon, and a citation were personally cited at the Armed Forces, Corps, Division, Brigade or Regiment level. The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited, to wear the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (no medal is authorized).[1]
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1 Medal
2 Unit award
3 United States acceptance
4 Notable recipients
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Medal[edit]
The medal is gold in color, 35 mm wide. It consists of a Celtic cross with two crossed swords between the arms. The cross is superimposed over a wreath. The center of the cross contains a disc with the outline of the country of Vietnam between two palm branches joined at the bottom. A scroll is on top of the map and is inscribed "QUOC-GIA LAO-TUONG" (Reward of the State).
The suspension ribbon of the medal is 35 mm wide and is made up of the following stripes: 9 mm of Old Glory Red; 17 mm center stripe in Golden Yellow. The center stripe has sixteen strands of Old Glory Red; and 9 mm of Old Glory Red.[3]
Degrees
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross was awarded in four degrees, with a basic medal followed by higher degrees which were the equivalent of personal citations on an organizational level (also known as having been "mentioned in dispatches"). The degrees of the Gallantry Cross are as follows:
Gallantry Cross with Palm: cited at the Armed Forces level[1]
Gallantry Cross with Gold Star: cited at the Corps level[1]
Gallantry Cross with Silver Star: cited at the Division level[1]
Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star: cited at the Regiment or Brigade level[1]
Ribbon devices
The devices to the Gallantry Cross are not worn simultaneously but instead are upgraded to the next higher device which would replace the previous device for wear on the decoration.[citation needed]
U.S. Marine Corps uniform regulations in 2003, state the recipient should wear only one Gallantry Cross award (medal or ribbon bar) regardless of the number received. For multiple awards, wear as many authorized devices as will fit on one medal suspension ribbon or ribbon bar. Wear the devices for subsequent awards in order of seniority from the wearer's right. The first palm is 1 7⁄16 inches on the suspension ribbon or 6⁄8 inch on the service ribbon. Subsequent palms are 6⁄8 inch on the suspension ribbon or 3⁄8 inch on the service ribbon. Stars are 3⁄8 inch.[4]
Service versions
The Gallantry Cross was awarded to members of all military branches, as well as service members of foreign and allied militaries. The similarly named decorations were the Air Gallantry Cross and Navy Gallantry Cross. These decorations were awarded under a different authority, with different criteria, and were considered separate decorations.[1]
Unit award[edit]
The Unit Citation Emblem of the colors of the Gallantry Cross is awarded to military personnel in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces and Allied units that have been cited and presented a decoration which is prescribed to be awarded on a collective basis.
Known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm (Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame Unit Citation), the Unit Citation Emblem in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm, was created on January 20, 1968 and was issued with the Gallantry Cross ribbon bar with a 5⁄32 by 9⁄16 inch bronze palm and a gold frame. The former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) Armed Forces awarded the Gallantry Cross to specific military units that distinguished themselves to the same level as would be required for the individual award. Regulations for the issuance of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross permit the wearing of both the individual and unit award simultaneously since both are considered separate awards. The Gallantry Cross was awarded to every Allied nation which provided support to South Vietnam. The Gallantry Cross became the most commonly awarded Vietnamese decoration to foreigners, second only to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Fourragere
The South Vietnamese military Fourragere in the colors of the Gallantry Cross represented a military unit cited two times. It was a brilliant golden-yellow, with red intermixed. Department of the Army message 111030Z from April 1974, established the policy that only one emblem for a unit award was authorized to be worn at a time. This change resulted in the fourragere being no longer authorized for wear, as it was representative of multiple awards.[5]
U.S. authorization
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation:
U.S. Department of Defense:
U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) and its subordinate units, 8 Feb 1962 to 28 Mar 1973
U.S. Army and its subordinate units, 20 July 1965 to 28 Mar 1973
This permits all personnel who served in Vietnam to wear the RVN Gallantry Cross unit citation.[6]
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross color with Palm and Frame); RVN Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross)
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps: In addition to specific ships/units, all personnel who served "in country" Vietnam, 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973.[7]
United States acceptance[edit]
The United States military began authorizing the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross in March 1968 with retroactive presentation of the decoration to 1961. In 1974, Army General Order Number 8 confirmed eligibility for the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame Unit Citation to every military unit of the United States Army which had served under the Military Assistance Command from 1961 to 1974, however, orders, specific as to dates and units, do exist for specific Army commands as well as for members of other services not affected by the Army General Order.
Award requests
The National Personnel Records Center-NPRC (or veteran's service branch), is the U.S. federal agency that generally takes and responds to retroactive award requests from U.S. Army veterans (and other Vietnam veterans) and or updating their personal military records to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVN) and or unit award credit, either per Army General Order 8 or per unit specific awards. The full medal and or unit citation award are both considered foreign military awards and are not issued to Vietnam veterans (or their NOK) by the NPRC (or any of the United States military services). Once requested (USN-USMC name of the unit award must be used by those veterans) and authorized, the veteran (or NOK) will be notified by mail to purchase the award(s) at most U.S. military installations, military clothing sales or private military insignia and Internet dealers.
Notable recipients[edit]
John Beal (then USMC sergeant), film and television composer, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with palm.
David Christian, Vietnam, two awards.
Frank J. Breth, USMC Brigadier General, former Director of Marine Intel awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with silver star.
George R. Christmas, USMC Lieutenant General who was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with palm.
R. Lee Ermey (former USMC gunnery sergeant), American actor, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with palm.
David Hackworth, Vietnam, seven awards.
Chuck Hagel (former infantry sergeant), former United States Secretary of Defense, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross.
Robert L. Howard, U.S. Army Special Forces
Phil Johnson, Texas Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Robert Jordan, author of the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time.
Luis J. Landin (former U.S. Army Command sergeant major), was awarded three RVN Gallantry Crosses.
Robert Mueller, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross.
Oliver North, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with silver star
Gary Painter, sheriff of Midland County, Texas, since 1985.
Bob Parsons, the founder and Executive Chairman of Godaddy.
Rick Rescorla, a hero of 9/11.
Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania Governor and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
Peter M. Walsh, assistant states attorney 14th district, prominent lawyer in St. Petersburg Fl.
Ronald Gene Simmons, mass murderer
See also[edit]
National Order of Vietnam
Vietnam Military Merit Medal
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "HUY CHUONG AN THUONG TRONG QUAN-LU'C VlET-NAM CONG-HOA (Medals and Decorations of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces)". Government of the Republic of Vietnam. 1967. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
^ Jump up to: a b Martin, Michael N. (2001). Warriors of the Sea. Turner Publishing Company. p. 61. ISBN 1-56311-663-4.
Jump up ^ The Institute of Heraldry, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Retrieved, 15 November 2016
Jump up ^ Marine Corps uniform regulations MCO P1020.34G, section 5404-9
Jump up ^ "Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation". Ribbons - Order of Precedence. The Institute of Heraldry. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
Jump up ^ The Institute of Heraldry, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Retrieved 15 November 2016
Jump up ^ [1] Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, 2006. p. 7-5, 4. a., b. c. Retrieved Feb. 13, 2014
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
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Cold Beer with Your Name on It
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"Cold Beer with Your Name on It"
Single by Josh Thompson
from the album Turn It Up
Released
August 12, 2013 (2013-08-12)
Format
Music download
Genre
Country
Length
3:21
Label
Show Dog-Universal Music
Songwriter(s)
Brent Anderson
Clint Daniels
Producer(s)
Mark Wright
Cliff Audretch, III
Josh Thompson singles chronology
"Comin' Around"
(2011) "Cold Beer with Your Name on It"
(2013) "Wanted Me Gone"
(2014)
"Comin' Around"
(2011) "Cold Beer with Your Name on It"
(2013) "Wanted Me Gone"
(2014)
"Cold Beer with Your Name on It" is a song recorded by American country music artist Josh Thompson. It was released on August 12, 2013.[1][2] It is the first single from his second studio album, his first for Show Dog-Universal Music.[3][4] The song was written by Brent Anderson and Clint Daniels.[5]
Contents
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1 Critical reception
2 Music video
3 Chart performance
3.1 Year-end charts
4 References
Critical reception[edit]
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, calling it "vivid, but familiar." Dukes wrote that it "isn’t as unique as some songs on the radio or from his catalog" but felt that it "stays true to his brand while opening the door for a few more to join the party."[6]
Music video[edit]
The music video was directed by Chris Hicky and premiered in March 2014.[7]
Chart performance[edit]
"Cold Beer with Your Name on It" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of August 31, 2013,[8] and at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 10, 2013. It also debuted at number 88 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of August 10, 2013, becoming his first chart entry there.
Chart (2013–14)
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 88
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 27
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 32
Year-end charts[edit]
Chart (2014)
Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] 96
References[edit]
Jump up ^ Wyland, Sarah (July 26, 2013). "Josh Thompson to Release "Cold Beer With Your Name On It"". Great American Country. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Thompson serves up "Cold Beer"". Country Standard Time. July 25, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ Conaway, Alanna (October 25, 2013). "Josh Thompson Talks Current Single "Cold Beer With Your Name on It"". Country Weekly. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ Dauphin, Chuck (November 5, 2013). "Josh Thompson Cracks 'Cold Beer' Ahead of Second Album". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Cold Beer With Your Name On It – Josh Thompson". AllMusic. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ Dukes, Billy (July 17, 2013). "Josh Thompson, ‘Cold Beer With Your Name on It’ – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Thompson releases video". Country Standard Time. March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
Jump up ^ Morris, Edward (August 24, 2013). "Luke Bryan Explodes at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Josh Thompson – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Josh Thompson.
Jump up ^ "Josh Thompson – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Josh Thompson.
Jump up ^ "Josh Thompson – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Josh Thompson.
Jump up ^ "Billboard Country Update for December 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 15, 2014. p. 17. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
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"Freaks Like Me"
"Any Ol' Barstool"
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