Is there a list of all Bronze Star recipients?

Unfortunately, there is no name index for Bronze Star awards. The citations are issued at various levels of the military hierarchy. The Official Military Personnel File of a U.S. soldier will list the general order citation that includes the unit or command that issued the award.

How many Bronze Stars were awarded in WWII?

395,380 recipients
The Bronze Star was awarded in the following conflicts: World War II: 395,380 recipients. Korean War: 30,359 recipients. Vietnam War: 719,969 recipients: 549,343 for achievement and service and 170,626 for valor.

Can a soldier get more than one Bronze Star?

No more than one Bronze Star Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for each succeeding heroic or meritorious achievement or service justifying such an award a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the medal as prescribed by appropriate regulations.

Who are the Bronze Star recipients of WWII?

During WWII, the Bronze Star was a medal awarded specifically to ground troops engaged between Dec. 6, 1941, and Sept. 2, 1945, in recognition of heroic or meritorious achievement on the field of battle.

When was the Bronze Star Medal first awarded?

Authorized on February 4, 1944, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service. The medal may be awarded either for meritorious service or for combat actions, in which case the “V” device is attached. Sightline Media Group © 2019

What are the different types of Bronze Star?

There are three types of Bronze Star Medal: Achievement, Merit or Valor. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, after December 6, 1941, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight.

How big is a Bronze Star Medal band?

In the middel can be fond an ultramarine blue band measuring 1/8 inch (3 mm) flanked by two 1/32 inch (1 mm) lines. Every next Bronze Star awarded was to be shown by a bronze oak leaf cluster (US Army, Air Corps and Air Force) or a golden star (US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard).