bronze star medal
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Definition
Noun: A United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service or for acts of heroism not involving aerial flight. It is a bronze star-shaped medal.
Usage
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces. It recognizes specific acts of heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone. The medal is distinct from the Bronze Star, which is a device worn on certain service medals.
Examples
- The soldier was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his courageous actions during the ground assault.
- Her citation for the Bronze Star Medal detailed months of meritorious service under constant enemy fire.
- Display cases in the veterans' hall held several Bronze Star Medals.
Advanced Usage
- The award can be denoted with a "V" device (for valor) attached to the ribbon, indicating it was awarded for heroic action.
- He received the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for saving his comrades while under direct attack.
Variants and Related Words
- Bronze Star: A bronze star device that is worn on the ribbon of the Victory Medal in World War I and certain other service medals. It is a separate award from the Bronze Star Medal, though the names are often confused.
- Bronze Star Medal with Valor ("V"): The specific designation when the medal is awarded for heroic action.
Synonyms
- Military decoration
- Service medal (specific to this type of award)
Related Phrases
- To be awarded the Bronze Star Medal: The standard phrase for receiving this honor.
- He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his leadership.
- Bronze Star Medal recipient: A person who has received the award.
- The ceremony honored Bronze Star Medal recipients from the recent conflict.
Noun
- a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)