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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The latter was a second lieutenant in the 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division and earned a Bronze Star after his death.
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 July 2025
After serving in the Korean War, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star, Troupe returned to New York City and made his Broadway debut in the 1957 stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 July 2025
His service earned him a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award.
—Angela Charlton, Fortune, 21 July 2025
He was awarded a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award for his World War II service.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 July 2025
After serving in the Korean War, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star, Troupe returned to New York City and made his Broadway debut in the 1957 stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 July 2025
His service earned him a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award.
—Angela Charlton, Fortune, 21 July 2025
He was awarded a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award for his World War II service.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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