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The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, after December 6, 1941, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight.
The Bronze Star Medal was designed by Rudolf Freund of Bailey, Banks and Biddle who also designed the Silver Star. The decoration measures 1,5 inch (38 mm) over all. In the middle there can be found another bronze star with a diametre of 3/16 inch (4,8 mm).
If the soldier served in the U.S. Army during WWII, their discharge papers should list the Bronze Star Medal, if one was awarded. Attached is an example. See line number 33 "decorations and citations".
Bronze Star Medal Recipients. History buffs will love this list of prominent Bronze Star Medal winners, which includes almost every Bronze Star Medal recipient since the award's inception, with photos. Awardees of the Bronze Star Medal are listed here alphabetically by first name.
1. What Is A Bronze Star Medal? Image: Wikimedia.org. A Bronze Star Medal is the fourth highest-ranking award that a service member can receive in the U.S. military. Recipients of this medal have performed a heroic and/or meritorious deed in armed conflict.
Bronze Star Medal (United States) Recipients of military awards of the United States