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Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
Replacement Recognition Application Form

INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Complete this form in full. ( Click here to email amerwar@amervets.com if you have any technical problems sending this Application Form after you have completed it )

    2. Click the button at the bottom of this completed form to email it to The War Library, or you can Print and mail this form along with a copy of the DD-214, WD AGO 53-55, NAVPERS 553, NGB or other pre-arranged documents to the Library's mailing address below.

    Do Not Hilite, Underline, Circle, Colorize
    Or Mark In Any Way The DD-214
    Or Other Military Document Photocopy
    You Will Be Sending.

    I am applying for...

  • I am authorized the Vietnam Service Medal. I want the 10th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in my name
  • I want the 20th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in my name
  • I want the 30th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in my name
  • I want the 40th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in my name
  • I want the 50th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in my name

  • I am a family member or friend of a Vietnam War veteran. I want the 10th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in the Vet's name
  • I want the 20th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in the Vet's name
  • I want the 30th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in the Vet's name
  • I want the 40th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in the Vet's name
  • I want the 50th Anniversary Display Recognition issued in the Vet's name

  • I did not serve in Vietnam. I want the Un-Named 10th Anniversary Display Recognition as a Historical/Commemorative document to personally honor those who served
  • I want the Un-Named 20th Anniversary Display Recognition
  • I want the Un-Named 30th Anniversary Display Recognition
  • I want the Un-Named 40th Anniversary Display Recognition
  • I want the Un-Named 50th Anniversary Display Recognition

    • LAST Name:
    FIRST Name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):

    MIDDLE name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):
    Title (Must appear on military documentation):Jr Sr II III IV

    Is this veteran currently living, deceased or KIA:
      LIVING
      DECEASED
      KILLED IN ACTION

    Vietnam Veterans Only: Service Branch:

    Vietnam Veterans Only: Rank Title (Please Do Not Abbreviate):

    I have not moved. My current address info is on file from a previous application

    Address:
    City:
    State:
    ZipCode:
    Phone (NO SPACES OR DASHES):

    Your full and complete contact email address:

    SERVICE NUMBER:

  • Enter the veteran's FIRST FOUR DIGITS ONLY (Do Not enter any alphabet letters. Numbers only.) 
  • Enter the SECOND FOUR (or remaining) DIGITS ONLY  

    • Vietnam Veterans Only: Date Arrived Southeast Asia Territory:
    Vietnam Veterans Only: Date Departed Southeast Asia Territory:

    VIETNAM VETERANS ONLY: UNIT / VESSEL INFORMATION

    The name/number of your Company or Vessel:

    If your unit was part of a Battalion what is the name/number of your Battalion:

    If your unit was part of a Regiment what is the name/number of your Regiment:

    If your unit was part of a Brigade or Air Group what is the name/number of your Brigade or Group:

    If your unit was part of a Division or Air Wing what is the name/number of your Division or Wind:

    If you are sending a Check or Money Order please indicate:

    • I will mail a Check along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.
    • I will mail a Money Order along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.

    CHARGE or DEBIT CARD applicants:

    -- My current Card information is already on file from a previous Application

    If your Card information is not on file, please Complete the following...

    Your Name as it appears on your charge or check debit card:

    Payment Method
      Check Debit
      Visa
      MasterCard
      American Express
      Discover
      Diners Club
      Carte Blanche

    Card number:
    Expiration Date
    Card Verification Number (CVV Code) (See below)
    American Express: 4 digits on front of card
    All other cards, 3 digits on back

    After printing this form for mailing, please sign here:

    International shipping cost (U.S. veteran living outside the United States, please add the shipping cost you were quoted...

    TOTAL ADMIN PROCESSING/DELIVERY:

    I want to purchase the Full Color...

  • PDF emailed (full color, printable) ($7.50) (No shipping fee)
  • Document shipped ($24.50)...
       Document only with wallet card ($30.50)
  • Document shipped in Bond Enclosure ($29.50)...
       Document in Bond Enclosure with wallet card ($35.50)

    • (The shipping totals above include the USPS - Priority Mail shipping fee)

    Would you like an archive (black&white) copy of the Certificate you are applying for to be mailed from the Records Chief directly to your Commanding Officer -or- to your Employer -or- to your School Administrator for inclusion into your permanent personnel file jacket?
    (Fee: $3.50) Available only when a published certificate is requested. Not available with emailed certificates.

  • No.
  • Yes, please mail an embossed, B&W copy of my Certificate to the following person and address:

    • Official's name
    Official's Title
    Official's Agency Name (name of unit, vessel, office, school, etc.)
    Address
    City, State, Zip

    Would you like to track your package through the United States Post Office after it has been shipped (for twenty [.20] cents extra)?

  • Yes, add 20 cents to my total
  • No, I don't want to track my package

    • Click Here if you are a Prior Applicant who's DD-214 is on file
    New Applicants Click Here

    Your Application Form is now complete. Print, Sign and Mail this completed form to the address below along with the required military-issued Report of Separation or other (pre-approved) document(s). You may (OPTIONAL) email this form for faster processing. However, you must still mail or email a copy of your military document(s).

    Records Chief (REC-AMW)
    The American War Library
    817 East Via Carmelitos
    Virginia Building 319
    Long Beach CA 90805-7549
    Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)

LINK: Policy Statements On Display Recognitions and Hardwear
Name-personalized items that are produced uniquely for a recipient may not be exchanged or returned. However, although typographical errors are very rare, there is no time limit on requesting corrections to errors.

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