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VETERANS SPOTLIGHT: John A. Holdorf, Korean War veteran...around Pork Chop Hill, an outpost that was eventually abandoned by American forces. In the process, Holdorf would earn a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart plus the Combat Infantry Badge for his actions in the fighting. Holdorf... In this article: Korean War, Korea, Hawaii, 7th Infantry Division, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Purple Heart, and Pusan Perimeter |
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MyWestTexas.com | 1 day ago
HAVE YOU HEARD: Christmas at the Mansion rings in holiday
...Jr., Lt. US Navy 1942-1945. It was noted that while serving in World War II, Pat was the recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. Drawing many oohs and aahs was a beautiful birthday cake, made by Molly Thomas, Pat's...
In this article: San Antonio
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ABC | 1 day ago
Veterans Air Gripes Against VA
...is not returning the favor. "We don't take no baloney from anybody," said Salazar who served 20 years in the Air Force and won a bronze star for heroism. Salazar said veterans are often treated like a burden. "If it wasn't for the...
In this article: San Antonio, Dog, Bronze Star, Tiger Woods, and U.S. Army
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Michigan Live | 2 days ago
Lawmaker backs Purple Heart license plates for widows
...Plainwell, widow of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Julian, who was killed in Iraq March 2008 and was subsequently awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, holds the commemorative license plate she had while living in Georgia after his death. The...
In this article: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Michigan, Plainwell, and Medal of Honor
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Cincinnati Enquirer | 3 days ago
Louisville grandma earns Bronze Star
...was among the examples of valor during a 2008 tour in Afghanistan that recently earned the 53-year-old grandmother from Louisville the Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious service, one of the military's top combat awards. Harryman, now...
In this article: Louisville, Bronze Star, Bellarmine University, Germany, Afghanistan, and Pizza
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Orlando Sentinel | 3 days ago
Army soldier with ties to Orlando dies in Afghanistan
...Fort Campbell, Ky., before leaving active duty to become an Army National Guard Soldier. His awards and decorations included the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Pucino deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the Combined Joint Special...
In this article: Orlando, Afghanistan, U.S. Army, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star
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Inquirer Local and Regional News | 3 days ago
Former N.J. veterans official expected to plead guilty
...quality for property-tax exemptions in Laurel Springs. Devereaux reported he had received a Purple Heart, a Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star, but authorities said he had served as a payroll-distribution specialist in Vietnam for four...
In this article: Tax, Vietnam, New Jersey, Legal age, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Jim McGreevey
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Boston Globe -- Today's paper A to Z | 4 days ago
Hudson native killed by IED in Afghanistan
...evasion, resistance, and escape course; and the Special Forces intelligence sergeant course. He has received awards and decorations including a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, Army Commendation, and Global War on Terrorism Service medals.
In this article: Afghanistan, Maryland, Army Commendation, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Pentagon
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Boston Globe -- Today's paper A to Z | November 20, 2009
Hero paratrooper mourned, remembered in Plymouth
...graduation. Before the next summer ended, he was at boot camp. Sherman was posthumously promoted to sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star and two other medals. The service lasted about 90 minutes, and then the coffin was carried to...
In this article: Ben Sherman, Plymouth, God, and Bronze Star
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White House News | November 20, 2009
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/20/09
...Harvard Law School. Mr. Watson served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant in Military Police Corps from 1966 to 1968 and was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation medals for service while stationed in Vietnam. Kathleen S. Tighe,...
In this article: Department of Defense and Barack Obama
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Inquirer Local and Regional News | November 19, 2009
Veterans Assistance Project offers aid in N.J.
...expanded to Burlington County, sent a letter to the judge in Caliguire's case. An assistance officer told the court of the veteran's Bronze Star Medal "for exceptionally meritorious conduct" and offered Caliguire counseling when it was...
In this article: New Jersey, Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlantic County, Ramadi, Legal age, and Concussion
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Description from Wikipedia:
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the 9th highest military award (including both combat and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations.
- Name:
- Bronze Star Medal
- Presented By:
- the United States of America
- Awarded For:
- “Heroic or meritorious achievement or service”
- Last Awarded:
- Currently awarded
- Status:
- Currently awarded
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