How do I find information about a Vietnam veteran?
How do I find information about a Vietnam veteran?
Veterans Directories and Locators from other Organizations
- Interactive Vietnam War Memorial.
- Selected Veterans Service Organizations.
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations.
- VetFriends.com (fee required for locator services)
- Military.com.
- Military Connections.
How old would a Vietnam vet be today?
“Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, Less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran’s age approximated to be 60 years old.” So, if you’re alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in Vietnam?
Who qualifies as a Vietnam era veteran?
§ 307.101 Definitions. (1) Veteran of the Vietnam era means an eligible veteran any part of whose active military, naval, or air service was during the Vietnam era. (ii) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
What are the dates for Vietnam era veterans?
For VA purposes, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 38 Paragraph 3.2 (f), the Vietnam Era is “The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.
What is the difference between a Vietnam vet and a Vietnam era vet?
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 benefits do Vietnam veterans receive?
VA Benefits Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.
What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam?
According to popular legend, the door gunner on a Vietnam era Huey gunship had a life-span of 5 minutes. This was obviously exaggerated but displays the hazards of this particular military job at the time. Today, helicopters like the UH-60 have two machine guns firing out of two windows located behind the pilots.
What unit lost the most soldiers in Vietnam?
Army
The Army suffered the most total casualties, 38,179 or 2.7 percent of its force. The Marine Corps lost 14,836, or 5 percent of its own men. The Navy fatalities were 2,556 or 2 percent. The Air Force lost 2,580 or l percent.
What benefits do Vietnam era veterans receive?
VA Benefits for Vietnam Veterans Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.
Did you have to serve in Vietnam to be 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. Vietnam veterans who set foot in country are entitled to presumptive agent orange benefits, otherwise the benefits are pretty much the same.
Do you get extra money from Social Security for being a veteran?
Generally, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your Social Security benefit based on your earnings and age you choose to start receiving benefits. While you’re in military service, you pay Social Security taxes, just as civilian employees do.
What was the life expectancy of a 2nd Lieutenant in Vietnam?
For the average life expectancy to be 16 minutes, it would mean for every 2nd Lieutenant that survived a year (525,000 minutes,) 30,000 or so would have to die in 1 minute. Did hundreds of millions of 2nd Lieutenants die in Vietnam?
What was the most dangerous job in Vietnam?
The construction sector saw the highest number of deaths due to workplace accidents last year, according to official data. It accounted for 15.6 percent of 622 deaths, said the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
How many Viet Cong died?
Total number of deaths
| Low estimate of deaths | Middle estimate of deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| North Vietnam/Viet Cong military and civilian war dead | 533,000 | 1,062,000 |
| South Vietnam/U.S./South Korea war military and civilian war dead | 429,000 | 741,000 |
| Democide by North Vietnam/Viet Cong | 131,000 | 214,000 |
| Democide by South Vietnam | 57,000 | 89,000 |
Is there a Vietnam era medal?
The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements….
| Vietnam Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| Established | 8 July 1965 – Executive Order 11231 28 November 1967 – Amended, E.O. 11382 2 February 2003 – Amended, E.O. 13286 |
Do Vietnam vets get more Social Security?
In general, Vietnam veterans received more money from Social Security and retirement plans than nonveterans; nonveterans had more earnings and more investment income.
What is the most dangerous animal in Vietnam?
The biggest crocodile in Vietnam is the Saltwater Crocodile, which can grow up to 6 metres! Dangerous snakes are a common sight in the country- be especially aware of Vipers….Many-banded krait.
| Mosquito-borne disease | Symptoms |
|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Jaundice, headache, backache, chills, vomiting |
Why did the US lose the war in Vietnam?
America “lost” South Vietnam because it was an artificial construct created in the wake of the French loss of Indochina. Because there never was an “organic” nation of South Vietnam, when the U.S. discontinued to invest military assets into that construct, it eventually ceased to exist.
The Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 38 Paragraph 3.2 (f), the Vietnam Era is “The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.
Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.
What does it mean to be a Vietnam era veteran?
(Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212) A Vietnam era veteran is a person who served on active duty anywhere in the world for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge.
Who are the Vietnam era veterans protected by VEVRAA?
Despite its name, VEVRAA protections are not limited to Vietnam era veterans (generally defined as those veterans who served in Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975). VEVRAA protects the employment rights of several categories of veterans. Called protected veterans, these are veterans who are:
When did the term Vietnam vet become legal?
The US Government does not accept the term Vietnam Vet. The correct and only legal term is Vietnam Era Veteran and was codified into law in 1974. (Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212)
Is the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act?
Despite its name, VEVRAA protections are not limited to Vietnam era veterans (generally defined as those veterans who served in Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975). In addition, VEVRAA protects the employment rights of several categories of veterans.
(Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212) A Vietnam era veteran is a person who served on active duty anywhere in the world for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge.
Is it true that I was not a Vietnam veteran?
Recently an individual stated to me that I am not a Vietnam Veteran because I was never in country in Vietnam. This was very offensive to me. I have always considered my self a Vietnam veteran. I served with the 3BN11thREG1stMARDIV from 1970 to 1971.
The US Government does not accept the term Vietnam Vet. The correct and only legal term is Vietnam Era Veteran and was codified into law in 1974. (Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (or VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. § 4212)
Is the Vietnam Veterans of America the Vietnam veteran group?
The Vietnam Veterans of America group recognize, welcome and label anyone who served during the Vietnam era as a Vietnam veteran. Groups like VFW won’t accept us since we didn’t serve in a combat zone where most who were in country were subjected to the hazards of war.