Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal
Object number2017.9.2
Datec. 1970
OriginSouth Vietnam
MediumFabric; Metal
Credit LineGift of Dessie Bey
DescriptionBrass military medal attached to red, yellow, and blue-striped ribbon. Metal depicts snake-like dragon surrounded by a circle containing engraved text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.063 × 1.625 × 0.25 in. (10.3 × 4.1 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsThe medal reads: "DAHN DU BOITINH / VIETNAM"
Historical NotesLeroy Mudd served in the Navy. A few months after arriving in Vietnam, he was declared missing on June 29, 1970; he was confirmed dead a few days later on July 1. The given cause of death was accidental drowning in a river.
Related person
Leroy Bernard Mudd
Related institution
United States Navy
Previous owner
Leroy Bernard Mudd
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