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What is a World War 2 bronze service star?
A medal for bravery
How many bronze stars awarded in World War 2?
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.
Most decorated marine in World War 2?
Chesty Puller Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Navy Cross,Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Distinguished Service Cross
What does a World War 2 good conduct medal look like?
The Bronze Star Medal is in the shape of a 5-pointed star, with the distance from one point across to the other is about 1.5 inches. The star is formed in relief with some rays along each arm and in the center is another tiny 5-pointed star.The ribbon is RED with a thin WHITE edge and has a BLUE stripe down the center also with a thin White edge.The Silver Star Medal is very similar but, of course, it is formed from a silver medal such as nickel alloy. It has a ribbon that is primarily BLUE. The Silver Star Medal is a higher award for bravery in combat.Custermen
Winner of iwo jima?
My uncle received the Bronze Star for Iwo Jima. I have pictures of him receiving the medal and newspaper clippings reporting the event.
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)
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.
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.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
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".
Your father had a bronze star bronze star ribbon and then a small bronze star ribbon What does that all mean?
The Bronze Star is a military decoration awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for acts of heroism, valor, or meritorious service in a combat zone. The bronze star ribbon indicates the individual has been awarded the Bronze Star medal multiple times. The small bronze star ribbon is typically a service ribbon worn on the military uniform to denote additional awards of the Bronze Star medal.
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.
What is the caldecott medal made of?
The Caldecott Medal is made of bronze. It features a representation of a knight on horseback and is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
What year did Patton receive the Bronze Star Medal?
1944
Medal of honor silver star bronze star - put in order of importance?
Medal of Honor is the highest combat heroism award possible, Silver Star is the Third, and Bronze Star is the fourth. Second is Distinguished Service Cross.
What is campaign medal with 1 bronze star?
Each star denotes a single campaign.
How many medals did Chesty Puller have?
* 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)
