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The US Army "Bronze Star" can be won by valor, or earned by meritorious achievement. If the medal is won by valor, the upper ribbon portion will have a gold plated letter "V" (Denoting Valor) pinned to the cloth. Orders MUST accompany ALL medals; no orders, no medal. For WW2 veterans, a rule was passed in 1947 that allowed any veteran who was an infantry man and had earned the Combat Infantry Badge was eligible to be awarded the BSM. Also BSM were awarded for a variety of reasons. I've seen General Orders that issued them to clerks who had outstanding performance at their job during heavy periods of combat but NOT while directly in combat. Joe Louis was a Hollywood entertainer who spent much of his time and money visiting troops around the world. He was one of the few civilians awarded a BSM.
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∙ 14y agoThe language governing the award of the Bronze Star includes "heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in combat against an enemy or while serving in combat with friendly foreign forces.
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When was Bronze Star Medal created?
Bronze Star Medal was created on 1944-02-04.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
Do you have a picture of a bronze service star?
A Bronze Service Star was a small bronze star device that was added to a Campaign Medal to indicate 5 campaigns.
Medal of honor silver star bronze star - put in order of importance?
Medal of Honor is the highest combat heroism award possible, Silver Star is the Third, and Bronze Star is the fourth. Second is Distinguished Service Cross.
Dose the bronze star have monetary value?
Two Answers. A soldier who received the Bronze Star Medal does not receive any monetary award or bonus pay for this medal. The Bronze Star Medal is worth some money. The value depends on the age and if it is engraved with a soldier's name. If a Medal is part of a group of medals earned by a soldier is worth more if the medals are kept together as a group.
When was Bronze Star Medal created?
Bronze Star Medal was created on 1944-02-04.
What does BSM on veteran's gravestone mean?
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
What is the difference between a silver and bronze star?
one is silver and one is bronze The Silver Star Medal is a higher award for bravery than the Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal was issued to any Infantryman who fought in combat. The Silver Star Medal is silver and has a ribbon that is prodominately blue. The Bronze Star Medal is identical in size and design except it is bronze and has a ribbon that is mainly red.
Is there a Bronze Star Medal Association?
Yes there is one. I have added the link to the Bronze Star Medal Association.
You would like to know if you can wear a cap that says bronze star medal your 214 says Vietnam service medal w1 bronze star?
NO. That Bronze star on the Service Medal is not the same. That medal is in recognition of how many deployments to that area. The 'Bronze Star' itself stands alone.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
Your father had a bronze star bronze star ribbon and then a small bronze star ribbon What does that all mean?
It probably means he earned a Bronze Star Medal. The medal was awarded to the soldier in a case that included three items: A bronze Star Medal, a ribbon and maybe a metallic version of the ribbon. The Bronze Star Medal was a medal in the shape of a STAR that was bronze. It hung from a ribbon that was mainly RED with a BLUE and WHITE strip. If awarded to the soldier, the STAR would have his name engraved on the back. If the ribbon has an Oak Leaf device or a small Star device or a brass "V" attached to the ribbon, this denotes a special recognition for the award. The Oak Leaf represents a second award of the Medal. The "V" recognizes the soldier for Valor.
Do you have a picture of a bronze service star?
A Bronze Service Star was a small bronze star device that was added to a Campaign Medal to indicate 5 campaigns.
How did Robert E Lee earn the bronze star award?
He did not win a Bronze Star. The Bronze Star was not created until the 1940s, after Lee was long dead.
What year did JOSEPH C Di prosper earn the us army bronze star?
wow did Joseph c. di prospero earn the bronze star
Medal of honor silver star bronze star - put in order of importance?
Medal of Honor is the highest combat heroism award possible, Silver Star is the Third, and Bronze Star is the fourth. Second is Distinguished Service Cross.
What year did Patton receive the Bronze Star Medal?
1944
