A medal for bravery
In World War II, bronze stars on an Army ribbon signify additional awards or achievements for meritorious service or acts of valor. Each bronze star represents a subsequent award of the same medal or ribbon, highlighting the individual's repeated exemplary performance. For example, if a soldier received the Army Good Conduct Medal multiple times, each additional award would be denoted by a bronze star on the ribbon. This system allows for the recognition of sustained excellence and dedication in service.
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.
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Bronze and silver
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".
The Bronze Star medal has been awarded to several thousand US service members during the Gulf War. Not possible to list them all.
There have been many female recipients of the Bronze Star, which is a prestigious military award. Some notable female Bronze Star winners include Senator Tammy Duckworth, who received the award for her service in the Iraq War, Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester for her bravery in combat in Afghanistan, and Colonel Ruby Bradley, a nurse who earned the award for her service in World War II and the Korean War.
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.
* Navy Cross - four gold award stars (Five Navy Crosses!) * Distinguished Service Cross * Silver Star * Legions of Merit - one gold award star and Valor device * Bronze Star - Valor device * Air Medal - two Gold Stars * Purple Heart * Presidential Unit Citation - four bronze stars * Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - bronze star * Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal - bronze star * World War I Victory Medal - West Indies clasp * Haitian Campaign Medal * Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal * China Service Medal * American Defense Service Medal - Base Clasp * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - four bronze stars * World War II Victory Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korean War Service Medal - one silver star (in lieu of five bronze stars)
Three bronze stars on a ribbon from the Korean War indicate that the individual has received multiple awards of the Bronze Star Medal, which is awarded for heroic or meritorious service in a combat zone. Each bronze star represents a subsequent award after the first, showing a continued pattern of exemplary service. This signifies that the service member demonstrated exceptional dedication and performance beyond the call of duty during the conflict.
There is no such comprehensive listing.
Yes, Colin Powell earned a Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He was awarded this honor for his actions as an advisor to a South Vietnamese infantry regiment, where he demonstrated bravery and leadership under fire. The Bronze Star recognizes his meritorious service and contributions during a challenging period in U.S. military history.
No such list exists.
In World War II, bronze stars on an Army ribbon signify additional awards or achievements for meritorious service or acts of valor. Each bronze star represents a subsequent award of the same medal or ribbon, highlighting the individual's repeated exemplary performance. For example, if a soldier received the Army Good Conduct Medal multiple times, each additional award would be denoted by a bronze star on the ribbon. This system allows for the recognition of sustained excellence and dedication in service.
The appropriate branch of the military will have his service record, complete with the appropriate citations. You can obtain it through the National Archives.
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.