Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr was created in 2010-11.
Air Force Combat Action Medal was created on 2007-03-15.
Combat Readiness Medal was created on 1964-03-09.
The Bronze Star with V device is awarded for acts of valor or heroism in a combat zone. It is a prestigious military decoration presented to individuals who have demonstrated bravery and courage under fire.
No - Both the Navy and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals were approved for use and awarded for combat action well after the end of WWII.
No,There is a Combat Action RIBBON though.The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) is a personal military decoration of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard which is awarded to those who, in any grade including and below that of a Captain in the Navy and Coast Guard (or Colonel in the Marine Corps), have actively participated in ground or surface combat.
For wounds in combat, the army issues the Purple Heart Medal.
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is awarded for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is specific to the U.S. Army and is awarded to soldiers who have actively engaged or been engaged by enemy forces in combat. If you switch from the Army to the Air Force, you will not be authorized to wear the CAB unless you have previously earned it during your time in the Army. The Air Force has its own combat-related awards and badges, such as the Air Force Combat Action Medal (CAM).
Combat - 1962 The Medal 1-14 was released on: USA: 8 January 1963
yes, I believe that to still be in effect.................. Yes, definitely. My father, who served as a combat medic with the 25th infantry in WW2 (and received a combat medic badge) was awarded a bronze star just a few years ago (around 2007).
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military medal the the US can award. The language governing the award of the MOH calls for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force. An awardee of this medal represents the best of America, and heroism at its' best.