Vietnam War Pinning Ceremony

Established in 2008, the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony honors veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pays tribute to their selfless contributions. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of special recognition as a token of the nation’s gratitude.

You may be eligible to participate if you fall into one of the following categories:

1) You served on active duty at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.

2) You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a former, living American POW from the Vietnam War designated by the Department of Defense.

3) You are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a veteran who is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and who is not listed as missing or unaccounted for by the Department of Defense.

4) You are the surviving spouse of a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.

Please note that you do not have to submit a DD-214 to participate in the ceremony.

The Office of Congresswoman Lucy McBath is seeking all Vietnam War veterans who have not yet been recognized by the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration to submit their information for an upcoming ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 1st. To apply to be recognized, please complete the form below, and a member of our staff will be in touch with you regarding ceremony time and location. For any questions or concerns, please contact our district office at (470) 773-6330. The application deadline for the November 1st ceremony is Sunday, October 26th.

Vietnam Pinning Ceremony Application

Note: Fields marked with an * are required.

I. Applicant Information

Veteran's Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

If the veteran is being recognized posthumously, please provide information for the family member or friend accepting the pin on their behalf.

Is this pin being awarded posthumously? *

Yes

Full Name of Person Accepting Pin:

Relationship to Veteran:

II. Service Information

Branch of Service *

Service Start Date (Please include exact date including day, month, and year.) *

Service End Date (Please include exact date including day, month, and year.) *

Location(s) of Service *

Highest Rank/Grade Achieved (Please include rank and grade) *

III. Authorization

By checking this box, I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from participation.

Vietnam War Pinning Ceremony

Vietnam Pinning Ceremony Application

I. Applicant Information

If the veteran is being recognized posthumously, please provide information for the family member or friend accepting the pin on their behalf.

II. Service Information

III. Authorization

Office Locations

Washington, D.C. Office

District Office