The Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal was issued to recognise the service of Australian support personnel during the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Awarded for | Campaign service. |
Description | Silver disk, 36mm diameter. |
Presented by | Australia |
Eligibility | Australian |
Campaign(s) | Vietnam 1968-73. |
Clasps | None authorised. |
Established | 24 February 1993 |
Total | 11,500[1] |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Vietnam Medal |
Next (lower) | Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 |
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