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BRONZE STAR RECIPIENTS
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The
Bronze Star is authorized by Executive Order No. 9419 on Feb. 4,
1944. It is awarded to a person in any branch of the military
service who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces
of the United States on or after Dec. 7, 1941, shall have
distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or
service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in
connection with ground military operations against an armed
enemy. T The award recognizes acts of heroism performed in ground combat if they are of lesser degree than that required for the Silver Star. It also recognizes single acts of merit and meritorious service if the achievement or service is of a lesser degree than that deemed worthy of the Legion of Merit; but such service must have been accomplished with distinction. When awarded for heroism, the Bronze Star Medal is annotated by a bronze "V" device (to designate valor). Only one "V" device will be worn on the medal or ribbon regardless of the number of times awarded.
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Recipients name is followed by the date of the SAR mission and the location where it happened. Most names are hyperlinked to the citation for the award or a news article concerning the award.
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