The Ho Chi Minh Order is a Vietnamese medal awarded to those who have rendered great meritorious services, and recorded numerous outstanding achievements. It is the second highest medal given in Vietnam. The award was established on June 6, 1947. It can be awarded to individuals or groups. June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
HoChiMinh City (Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is the largest city in Vietnam, located near the delta of the Mekong River.
In English this is translated as HoChiMinh City, abbreviated HCMC, and in French it is translated as HoChiMinh Ville (the circumflex is sometimes omitted), abbreviated HCMV.
HoChiMinh City is located at 10°45' North, 106°40' East (10.75, 106.667) in the Southeastern Region of Vietnam, 1,094 mi/1,760 km south of Hanoi.