Bronze Star Medal
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The Bronze Star Medal 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. Wikipedia
Awarded for: "Heroic or meritorious achievement or service"
Established: Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by E.O. 11046, 24 August 1962)
First awarded: 4 February 1944 (retroactive through 7 December 1941)
Next (lower): Purple Heart
Status: Currently awarded