630, unless otherwise noted.īy virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:ġ. Source: The provisions of Executive Order 11046 of Aug. Louis, MO 63132-5200.Īuthorizing award of the Bronze Star MedalĪuthorizing Award of the Bronze Star Medalįederal Register page and date: 27 FR 8575 August 28, 1962
Letter application should be sent to the Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Only soldiers who were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation (Presidential Unit Citation) may be awarded this decoration. Performance of duty must have been on the island of Luzon or the Harbor Defenses in Corregidor and Bataan. (3) Upon letter application, award of the Bronze Star Medal may be made to eligible soldiers who participated in the Philippine Islands Campaign between 7 December 1941 to. Documents executed since 4 August 1944 in connection with recommendations for the award of decorations of higher degree than the Bronze Star Medal will not be used as the basis for an award under this paragraph. For this purpose, an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge is considered as a citation in orders. Louis, MO 63132-5200 (enclosing documentary evidence, if possible), to each member of the Armed Forces of the United States who after 6 December 1941, has been cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945, inclusive, or whose meritorious achievement has been other wise confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947. (2) Award may be made by letter application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. The lesser degree than that required for the award of the Legion of Merit must nevertheless have been meritorious and accomplished with distinction. (1) Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or meritorious service. The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for meritorious achievement or meritorious service according to the following: Awards may be made for acts of heroism, performed under circumstances described above, which are of lesser degree than required for the award of the Silver Star.ĭ. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.Ĭ. The Bronze Star Medal was established by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962).ī. Purple Heart | Silver Star | Combat Infantryman BadgeĪ. Photo Museum | Locator/Registry Forms | Vet/Military Websites
Bronze "V" device worn to denote valor.Įvery Bronze Star recipient since the Medal was first awarded.Įvery name collected will be listed online for 24 hour access Your comments or questions? The Bronze Star is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement of service, not involving aerial flight in connection with operations against an opposing armed force. The purpose of this Registry is to collect the names of every American awarded the Bronze Star medal. Bronze Star Medal Registry Form Copyright © Since 1988 Email The American War Library