USMC Medals & Ribbons

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Bronze Star Medal



Bronze Star Ribbon




The bronze star medal was established by executive order 9419, 4 february 1944 b. the bronze star medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the united states marine corps after 6 december 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation inaerial 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.
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.
to justify this decoration, accomplishment or performance of duty above that normally expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual among those performing comparable duties is required, although less than the requirements for the silver star or legion of merit. minor acts of heroism in combat or single acts of merit or meritorious service in connection with military or naval operations may justify this award.