Bronze Star

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for valor or for meritorious service not involving aerial flights

called also Bronze Star Medal

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After the outbreak of World War II, Halas re-enlisted in the Navy and was awarded a Bronze Star. —

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024 The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. —

Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024 Before retiring in 2020, Rossler, 43, completed deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and received a Bronze Star Medal for valor. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024 He had been awarded a Bronze Star for valor and had won numerous other medals during his time in the Marines, including two Marine Purple Heart medals. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Bronze Star