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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Halverson was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Unit Badge, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, among other recognitions, before his return to Minnesota in 1945.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
For his service, Halverson was awarded the Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Badge and the Combat Infantryman's Badge, among others.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Knudsen was also awarded a Bronze Star.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
For his service, Halverson was awarded the Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Badge and the Combat Infantryman's Badge, among others.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Knudsen was also awarded a Bronze Star.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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