Bronze Star Medal

Bronze Star Medal presented to all services. The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to United States Armed Forces members for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. Established: Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by E.O. 11046, 24 August 1962). Bronze Star Medal First awarded: 4 February 1944 (retroactive through 7 December 1941)