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The Bronze Star medal was established in 1944. The language governing the award of the 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. Do anything noted above, and you would be qualifed for the award.
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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.
How did you get a bronze star?
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".
What level is bronze medallion?
Bronze Medallion is a certification in water safety and rescue, typically offered in swimming and lifesaving courses. It is considered an intermediate level certification, providing knowledge and skills in water rescue techniques and first aid.
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.
Is there a difference between a solid bronze and a bronze deposit casket?
Yes, there is a difference, but is less important than the difference between solid (sheet) bronze and cast bronze caskets. Solid bronze caskets are welded from sheets of wrought bronze. Bronze deposit caskets too, but they have an additional coat of bronze which is applied by an electrolytic (or similar) process to a base made of sheet bronze. This increases the thickness of the bronze walls and guarantees a smooth surface.
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.
How can you obtain an official photo of bronze star recipient year 2008?
21st century procedures might be different than 20th century procedures, but normally only the Medal of Honor rates official photographs. The Bronze Star rates well below the MOH; in addition, the Bronze Star can (or was in the past) be issued for MERITORIOUS service, as well as for valor. If the Bronze Star was awarded for Valor, the upper cloth portion had a bronze colored metal "V" attached to it, denoting Valor. If it didn't have that letter "V" attached to it, then the Bronze Star was issued for MERITORIOUS achievement.
Is there a list of bronze star winners from the battle of Iwo Jima?
One bronze star issued for writing a major portion of the landing operation plan for the battle of Iwo Jima was awarded to US Naval Intelligence officer Charles Calvin Stanley Jr.
When was Bronze Bauhinia Star created?
Bronze Bauhinia Star was created in 1997.
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 many bronze stars were issued in World War II?
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
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.
Who are the Silver and Bronze Star winners from Arkansas?
No list of Silver Star and Bronze Star winners was ever compiled.
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)
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.
