Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal

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TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service.
DescriptionSilver disk, 36mm diameter.
Presented byAustralia
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal


Obverse, reverse and ribbon of the medal
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service.
DescriptionSilver disk, 36mm diameter.
Presented byAustralia
EligibilityAustralian
Campaign(s)Vietnam 1968-73.
ClaspsNone authorised.
Established24 February 1993
Total11,500[1]
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Vietnam Medal
Next (lower)Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975

The Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal was issued to recognise the service of Australian support personnel during the Vietnam War.

The qualifying criteria for the medal include:

  • Service of one day or more as a member or crew of a ship or aircraft operating in the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam in support of Australian forces.
  • Service of one day or more within the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam while attached to a unit or organisation in support of Australian forces.
  • Service of one day or more while attached to, or serving with, a unit of the Australian armed forces or allied forces, as an observer.

Groups meeting the criteria for this award also include certain defence personnel in support roles, entertainers, journalists, civilian surgical and medical teams, Qantas aircrew and embassy couriers.

Personnel who have already earned the Vietnam Medal are ineligible for the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal

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