Year Authorized:
1944
General Description:
Authorized on February 4th, 1944 under Executive Order 9419 and awarded to any service branch personnel having served on December 7th, 1941 (the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii) or thereafter.
Ribbon is largely read with a center blue stripe, outboard thing white stripes, and thin white stripes found at both ends.
Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
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.
Army personnel who, as members of the armed forces of the United States between Dec. 7, 1941, and Sept. 2, 1945, were awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge or Medical Badge for exemplary conduct may upon application receive the Bronze Star Medal. Although these World War II badges were not authorized for award until after July 1, 1943, those whose meritorious achievements in combat before that date can be confirmed in writing may also be eligible for the Bronze Star Medal.
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.
User Tags Detailing this Ribbon:
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