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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.
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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.
