From: Jeff Shultz 

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:21:10 -0400, James Adams wrote:

>>Medals of all kinds at all levels were given out more easily in Vietnam
>>than in other wars as a morale booster;
>
>
> The Army's criteria was something like you rec'd the Bronze Star after 6
> months in country.  I believe they awarded more in Viet Nam than WWII and
> Korea together.

When I was working in the supply room before getting out this last time, we
received more Bronze Star and Legion of Merit medal kits than I could
count. I seem to remember that there was one other medal set we got a bunch
of, but I don't remember what it was (it wasn't the Purple Heart, I do know
that).

Had a tough time figuring out where to store them all as well.

(No, I didn't swipe any...)

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