Noun
a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)
Source: WordNetAuthorized devices The Bronze Star Medal with the "V" device to denote heroism is the fourth highest military decoration for valor. Source: Internet
He is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal for contributions to national operations, the Bronze Star Medal for Desert Storm combat performance with the 24th Infantry Division, and the Legion of Merit for combating terrorism in Europe. Source: Internet
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded only to service members in combat zones who are receiving imminent danger pay. Source: Internet
Documents executed since 4 August 1944 in connection with recommendations for the award of decorations of higher degree than the Bronze Star Medal cannot be used as the basis for an award under this paragraph. Source: Internet
Ropel was later awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a Valor device for his actions. Source: Internet
The Department of Defense investigated the award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) by the USAF to some 246 individuals after operations in Kosovo in 1999. Source: Internet