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Is it true that all World War 2 recipeints of the combat infantrymans badge were awarded the bronze star?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. Recipients of the CIB were decided to be eligible for a Bronze Star Medal a couple of years after the war. By that time most of the men were discharged from the service, and may never have been aware of this decision, or never bothered to apply for it.
The Bronze Star could be awarded for valor, or for "meritorious service". If the award was for valor the Medal came with bronze "V devices", shaped like the letter "V" to be worn on the ribbons for the medal - a little one for the chest ribbon and a larger one for the ribbon of the actual medal. The Bronze Stars given to all recipients of the Combat Infantryman's Badge were for "meritorious service", so, no "V devices".
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Bronze star medal qualifications?
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for "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".
Was Bronze Star authorized for all combat troops in Korean War who earned a Combat Action Ribbon?
Regulations change. During the Vietnam War, the US Army Bronze Star could be awarded for MERITORIUS Achievement or Heroism. If for heroism, the Bronze Star ribbon portion had a letter "V" attached, denoting "Valor."
How many people have received the bronze star medal?
No list exists. The Bronze Star medal was created in 1944, so it has existed for over 65 years. A time when the US was involved in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan, to name but a few. Because the medal is awarded for combat and non-combat actions, tens of thousands have been awarded.
Was the US Bronze Star ever awarded to officers in the British Army?
Anything is possible, but the language governing the award of the Bronze Star Medal 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".
Can a world war 2 veteran with an awarded Combat Infantry Badge still receive his retroactive Bronze Star per law passed in 1947 by President Truman?
Yes
What is the bronze star with v?
The US Bronze Star Medal is awarded for deeds other than combat related action, but the medal with a "V" on it indicates it is awarded for combat action ("V" for Valor).
Can you wear a combat patch and an expert infantrymans badge at the same time?
Someone who had an 11 series MOS, reclassed, then deployed to a combat zone would be able to. Someone who was awarded the EIB as an 11 series, deployed as an 11 series, and was awarded a CIB... technically, they could, but their chain of command isn't bound to let that fly.
Bronze star medal qualifications?
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for "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".
What does the bronze star stand for?
The Bronze Star medal was established in 1944. It is awarded for "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:. A "V" device is added for valor in combat.
Was Bronze Star authorized for all combat troops in Korean War who earned a Combat Action Ribbon?
Regulations change. During the Vietnam War, the US Army Bronze Star could be awarded for MERITORIUS Achievement or Heroism. If for heroism, the Bronze Star ribbon portion had a letter "V" attached, denoting "Valor."
Is there a list of Silver Star recipients of the Afghanistan War?
Because the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for both combat and non-combat reasons, many are awarded. Too many for a list
How many us army soldires were awarded 5 bronze stars?
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.
Is there a list of Bronze Star recipients from World War 2?
As far as I know, there is no list for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal from WWII. The reason for this is, unlike higher awards that are awarded strictly for combat actions (Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal- which have lists of recipients) the Bronze Star Medal may be awarded also for non-combat reasons. Because of this, the list would be extraordinarily long, particularly for a period of war.
How many people have received the bronze star medal?
No list exists. The Bronze Star medal was created in 1944, so it has existed for over 65 years. A time when the US was involved in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan, to name but a few. Because the medal is awarded for combat and non-combat actions, tens of thousands have been awarded.
Was the US Bronze Star ever awarded to officers in the British Army?
Anything is possible, but the language governing the award of the Bronze Star Medal 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".
Is Rifleman 745 eligible for Combat Infrantryman Badge?
I think in order to be eligible for Combat infantryman Badge you would have to have been in combat and your immediate commanding officer would have to request that you receive the CIB. Not real sure but you can find out a lot on Google... There is also an Infantrymans Badge.
Can a world war 2 veteran with an awarded Combat Infantry Badge still receive his retroactive Bronze Star per law passed in 1947 by President Truman?
Yes
