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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His father, Carroll, was a World War II veteran who served as an Army engineer in North Africa and Europe, and retired as a major with a Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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