For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty. Meet the living recipients:
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Vietnam War Nov. 1, 1955- April 30, 1975
The Vietnam War, also called the Second Indochina War, was fought in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos until the fall of Saigon in 1975. There are 53 living recipients from the Vietnam War and 196 deceased recipients.