What medals were awarded for Operation Just Cause?

What medals were awarded for Operation Just Cause?

U.S. troops who participated in Just Cause received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, a VFW-qualifying award.

Who was involved in Operation Uphold Democracy?

This force was made up primarily of members of the 3rd Special Forces Group, but also included members of the 16th Military Police Brigade, 118th Military Police Company (Fort Bragg, NC), the 101st Military Police Company, the 988th Military Police Company (Fort Benning, Georgia)and 101st Aviation Brigade (Ft.

Is a Vietnam era veteran considered a Vietnam veteran?

Vietnam era veterans are those who served during the time of the Vietnam war but didn’t set foot in the country of Vietnam. The Vietnam vet is one who was assigned within the combat zone of the country and it’s surrounding waters.

What happened to Aristide?

Aristide was deposed on 29 September 1991, and after several days sent into exile, his life only saved by the intervention of U.S., French and Venezuelan diplomats.

How many US soldiers died in Haiti?

United States occupation of Haiti
First Caco War: 2,029 soldiers Second Caco War: 1,500 U.S. soldiers 2,700 Haitian Gendarmes	First Caco War: 5,000
Casualties and losses
First Caco War: 3 killed 18 wounded Second Caco War: 28 Americans killed 70 Gendarmes killed	First Caco War: 200 killed Second Caco War: 2,004+ killed

What are the Army medals in order?

Army Military Medals And Ribbon Chart in Order of Precedence
Army Distinguished Service Medal	Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star	Defense Superior Service Medal
Soldier’s Medal	Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Bronze Star Medal	Purple Heart Medal

What order do medals go in?

The medal at the left of the bar should be placed first and the remainder of the ribbons placed so that they overlap equally the medal on the right, or senior medal, being in full view. When mounting medals in this manner, it is not possible to bring the ribbon back through the slot in the bar.