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An example of an army Bronze Star Medal citation, given for combat valor. Marine Col. Richard E. Edgington after being awarded a Bronze Star Colonel Russell P. "Red" Reeder conceived the idea of the Bronze Star Medal in 1943; he believed it would aid morale if captains of companies or of batteries could award a medal to deserving people serving ...
Silver Star Medal. On July 19, 1932, the United States Secretary of War approved the Silver Star Medal to replace the Citation Star (3 ⁄ 16 inch "Silver Star"). [3] The Silver Star Medal is a large gold hue gilt-bronze star which displays a 3 ⁄ 16" Silver Star in the center of the medal hung from a red, white, and blue ribbon.
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Took command of his company when all leadership was incapacitated during an ambush. Originally awarded the Bronze Star, he was awarded the Navy Cross in 2018. John L. Loweranitis † Marine Corps Corporal Quảng Trị Province March 30, 1967 Covered the withdraw of his command group during an NVA attack, personally killing five of the enemy
Bronze medal bearing the Air Force coat of arms with a wreath of laurel leaves. Ribbon is white trimmed in maroon with three maroon stripes in the center. Air Force Civilian Award for Valor. For an act of heroism with voluntary risk of personal safety in the face of danger, either on or off the job. Similar to the Airman's Medal. Gold-colored ...
Bronze Star Medal Richard James Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a United States Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in Korea and Vietnam . He was a key figure in the Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the rescue operation for the hostages of the Iran hostage crisis .
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his ...
Richard H. Jadick is an American naval surgeon who was awarded the Bronze Star with “Combat V” device for heroic valor in January 2006. [1] He was credited with saving the lives of 30 Marines and sailors during the Second Battle of Fallujah.