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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Smith was also the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during his time in the military.
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David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
Smalley was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
He has been awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with valor in 2005 for leading U.S. troops in Iraq.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
He was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic service in a combat zone.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
Smalley was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
He has been awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with valor in 2005 for leading U.S. troops in Iraq.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
He was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic service in a combat zone.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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