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While Bronze Stars are fairly common, those with V devices – for combat gallantry – are much more rare. Only one in 40 Bronze Stars are awarded with a V-device, for those who performed well under fire at great personal risk.
Jerald Orn
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How many ww2 us army soldiers won 5 bronze stars?
There were 395,380 Bronze Stars awarded to World War II veterans; 30,359 for Korea; 170,626 for valor and 549,343 for achievement/service for Vietnam (the first time valor medals were tracked separately); and 2,459 for valor and 99,886 for achievement/service for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
What does the arrow head mean on World War 2 Army ribbons?
It means the soldier awarded the bronze arrowhead took part in an assault on enemy held territory - either an amphibious landing from the sea if he was a ground-pounder, or an airborne combat drop if he was a paratrooper. These are worn on the ribbon for the EAME (Europe Africa Middle East) or Pacific Theater Medals.
What were two things Cortes's army have that the Aztecs didn't?
I believe that one thing Cortez had was steel which was stronger than the Aztec's bronze weapons.
The name of the US army newpaper during the Vietnam War?
US Military newspaper: Stars & Stripes
Why would a Army air corps tail gunner receive 8 Bronze stars and 3 oak clusters?
Because he saved others lives under perilous efforts and he downed many enemy planes. Would you want to be a tail gunner? One of the number one death traps in World War 2. Thankfully, we have smart missiles now.
How many bronze stars have been awarded since 2002?
Since Sep 11, 2001: Approximately 83,200 Bronze Stars for Service/Achievement and 2,900 bronze Stars for valor. Stats as of 10 September 2008, Army only. source: Army human resources Command, Awards Branch webpage
Why did you get awarded medals in World War 2?
There are two different types of "bronze star" awards that can be listed in Army records.On the Army campaign ribbon, small bronze stars are affixed to indicate campaign participation. For example, a soldier who participated in three campaigns would have three bronze stars on his campaign ribbon.There is a medal called bronze star, awarded for either performance or valor in combat.Three bronze star medals in a war are more likely campaign stars than separate medals.
What does a World War 2 EAME Theater Ribbon with 4 bronze stars represent?
The ribbon is awarded to military personnel involved in WWII in the European Theater. The four bronze stars mean the person participated in four campaigns during that war. A campaign is a major operation usually involving many Army divisions. This is not to be confused with the bronze star medal ... awarded to someone for valor on the battlefield.
Why stars are silver?
Some are bronze, like the bronze star. It is called a silver star, in fact it is bronze with a silver star of smaller size inside the larger star. I got to see one when I went to the awarding for a guy in my unit. You can see what they look like by doing an image search in Google. The Silver Star is the third highest metal for Valor in the United Stats military. the ranking of metals awarded for Valor (Army, navy and Air force have different Crosses) are as listed below Metal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross (Army) Silver Star Bronze Star with V for Valor Bronze Stars can also be awarded for service but they do not have the V device for valor
What is the army swabs award?
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze stars
How many ww2 us army soldiers won 5 bronze stars?
There were 395,380 Bronze Stars awarded to World War II veterans; 30,359 for Korea; 170,626 for valor and 549,343 for achievement/service for Vietnam (the first time valor medals were tracked separately); and 2,459 for valor and 99,886 for achievement/service for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
What is the British army equivalent of the American army bronze star medal?
As the Military Cross is roughly equivalent to the Silver Star, the closest award in the British Army to a Bronze Star would be Mention in Despatches. This is not a medal, but usually awarded as an oak leaf allowed to be worn on the campaign medal.
Who are the army bronze star recipients of the gulf war?
The Bronze Star medal has been awarded to several thousand US service members during the Gulf War. Not possible to list them all.
How did the kushites lose controll of Egypt to the Assyrians?
kushites and Egypt soldires could not compete with the assyrians army
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".
What Chaplains received Bronze Stars and other Medals of Honor in Vietnam and How can you get these records?
yes there were about twenty both navy army chaplins who recived the bronze star for bravery under emeny fire
What army soldier has received the most bronze stars?
Col. David Hackworth with 10 silver stars which he had received in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
