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    SPC (Ret) Bob Burk (2)  Nov 20, 2009
    He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He lived in Flomaton where he bought and ran the Flomaton Speedway for several years. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    From Iraq to New York City: Marathon success for area veteran  Nov 19, 2009
    He also has earned numerous honors, including a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit and a Meritorious Service Medal. He was a surgeon for the New York National Guard and for the 2-108 Infantry, which went to Iraq in 2005. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Staff Sgt. Amy Tirador  Nov 18, 2009
    To think she did it all by just 29 -- accomplished Army interrogator; recipient of a Bronze Star, for saving another soldier's life; trained Arabic linguist -- is to marvel and, of course, to wonder about all the feats and challenges that might have awaited her. Sadly, what Ms. Murphy called the day things begin, not end, brought mourning, accolades and then burial with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. (Albany Times Union)

    Tis the season  Nov 18, 2009
    Chief Warrant Officer McCarthy was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery and heroism. He lives in Medford with his wife and four children. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Former Alaska Guardsman honored for service  Nov 17, 2009
    Instead, he wound up earning a Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat and, later, a Purple Heart. During the six months between the end of his time with the Alaska National Guard and his decision to rejoin, Pierce said, he held a string of less-than-satisfying jobs, including work for a moving company and a restaurant in Fairbanks. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Local Son Lost To Iraq War Remembered  Nov 17, 2009
    He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, according to Jeff Brewer. A third medal, showing an eagle with its wings outspread on a red ribbon, honored Adam for fidelity and efficiency. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Funeral today for fallen soldier  Nov 17, 2009
    The military awarded Amy Tirador a Bronze Star during her second deployment for coming to the rescue of a higher-ranked soldier in a combat situation. Tirador studied to become an Arabic linguist before her last tour. (Albany Times Union)

    More of this story  Nov 17, 2009
    He also earned a Bronze Star with Valor for actions during 11 firefights with insurgents. In e-mails home, he never told his family how much danger he faced each day. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    A soldier's sacrifice: Lewisburg resident died fighting to save comrades  Nov 16, 2009
    More than three years after his death, Vertley recalls in grim detail the day Hierholzer, who was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, sacrificed himself for his platoon in the Pech River Valley in Afghanistan. Left, David and Christine Hierholzer, parents of David Hierholzer, hold a Bronze Star with Valor ... At their son s funeral, Christine and David Hierholzer were presented with the Bronze Star for their son s service. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Local Soldier Laid To Rest  Nov 15, 2009
    The Army also awarded Scott's family with a bronze star in recognition of his service in Iraq. The NAS Jacksonville chapel was full Saturday afternoon as the life of Earl "Scotty" Scott III was celebrated. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    North Andover observes Veterans Day  Nov 14, 2009
    During his 24 years in the army, Nelson was awarded numerous honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, but the long-time soldier admits he is still afraid of public speaking. Nelson did an admirable job with both humorous and touching stories, even as a band member briefly collapsed during his speech and was surrounded by concerned police and firefighters. (North Andover Citizen, MA)

    Martinez native accused of dressing up as hero  Nov 14, 2009
    He wore the uniform of a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps, displaying the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals, federal prosecutors said. Suspicious, Salonga asked Burton to have his picture taken with her. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Quincy serviceman lives a dream come true at Bruins game  Nov 14, 2009
    Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Hornbrook experienced his share of anxious moments during a 20-year military career, during which he earned a Bronze Star and helped train Iraqi Special Forces. Thursday night, the 39-year-old Quincy native experienced a different, better kind of anxiety. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    Not guilty plea in SoCal phony medals case  Nov 13, 2009
    Prosecutors say 39-year-old Steven Burton, who was never in the military, was photographed wearing a Marine Corps uniform displaying the Navy Cross along with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals. A Navy commander attending her high school reunion noticed Burton in uniform with the medals and contacted the FBI.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Ceremony at Memorial Honors Cossey Brothers  Nov 13, 2009
    He served his county in Battery B 16th Armed Field Artillery Division and was awarded the European Mid-East Theater Ribbon, Victory Ribbon with a Bronze star, two Overseas Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Pfc. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)

    The White House and HISTORY(TM) Together Honor Veterans as Part of 'Take a Veteran to School Day' on Veterans Day  Nov 12, 2009
    His military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, Soldier's Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Master Parachutist Badge ... His awards include: Bronze Star Medal (2003); Meritorious Service Medal (2003, 2006); United States Army Commendation Medal (2002); Kosovo Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star Device (2001); NATO Ribbon (2001); Global War on Terrorism Medal (2004); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2004); Presidential Unit Citation (2005);... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Man Charged for Wearing Unearned Military Medals  Nov 12, 2009
    Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles say 39-year-old Steven Burton was photographed wearing the Navy Cross along with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals. The U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday that a Navy commander attending her high school reunion noticed Burton wearing a Marine uniform with the medals and contacted the FBI.. (Fox News)

    PSU recognizes veterans  Nov 12, 2009
    As a Vietnam War veteran and Bronze Star recipient, he said he learned the depths of hatred. "Through all of that, I would rather be among the people who were spat upon, rather than the spitters," he told a crowd of about 30 gathered in front of Old Main for a Veteran's Day commemoration. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Civilian who wore Navy Cross, other medals is charged  Nov 12, 2009
    In the picture, he is wearing the rank of gunnery sergeant and is displaying medals including the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Navy and Marine Corps medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, among others ... The Bronze Star is awarded for "heroic and meritorious achievement or service," while the Purple Heart is awarded "for being wounded or killed in action against an enemy of the United States.". (CNN -- US)

    65 years later, awards for ultimate sacrifice  Nov 12, 2009
    The awards included a Bronze Star with First Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart ... "Gibbons has a picture of her father in uniform. It shows the face of a handsome young man with big curly hair towering up from his forehead. His eyes sparkle, a warm smile on his lips."Yeah, my father," she said.She keeps that photograph with a handful of others she has of the man to whom she said she owes so much."I've learned a lot about his acts of heroism," she said.Next, she said, she plans to visit the... (Florida Today)

    Edwin G. Tieszen  Nov 12, 2009
    While in service he was awarded the bronze star for going above and beyond the call of duty. He received an honorable discharge December 1945. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    His next mission: finding civilian work  Nov 11, 2009
    He is an acknowledged leader among elite warriors, with a Bronze Star, hundreds of combat missions, and 20 years of military service under his belt. Hornbrook is also, at 39 years old, about to enter the civilian job market for the first time in his adult life. (Boston Globe)

    Speaker Focuses on Iwo Jima  Nov 11, 2009
    His service during the battles earned him both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. But Riley described the agony of battle as thousands of Japanese fighters emerged from pillboxes, bunkers, caves and tunnels to fire on American forces as they landed on the beaches of black volcanic ash. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Local women remember service with pride  Nov 11, 2009
    But today she will probably spend the day with other retired military service friends at John Knox Village, who are among the few who know that along the way Foley earned the Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam ... Foley, who lives now with Parkinson's disease, is modest about her military decorations, which include a Bronze Star with Combat V, earned for valor for the constant performance of duty during her tour in Vietnam. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    A great man: 95-year-old veteran receives Bronze Star  Nov 11, 2009
    Awards presented to Thomas included the Bronze Star with two gold clusters, the Philippine Liberation Award, the WWII award for Japan and Germany and several others with a flag also being presented that had flown over the Capitol in Thomas' honor. Born in Cocoa, Fla. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Band of 10 fends off onslaught  Nov 10, 2009
    For Amerine, the battle led to a Bronze Star with Valor, making him one of the first decorated heroes of the war ... In all, Amerine s unit received 11 Purple Hearts, eight Bronze Stars and two posthumous Silver Stars. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    A star among us  Nov 10, 2009
    N-J/ The Bronze Star Medal is a U.S. Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service ... Today, we speak with Marine Master Sgt. Scott J. Zender, 43, a Bronze Star recipient ... Q. You have retired from the military service, but recently you received an unusual visit by a military officer and received the Bronze Star. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    NV Gov. Presents Medals to 2 Guardsmen  Nov 10, 2009
    During a ceremony Monday, Gov. Jim Gibbons presented Staff Sgt. Derek Casto of Carson City with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for showing exceptional courage and leadership in the face of enemy fire. He was injured while on a mission in Afghanistan. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Iowa Jima Survivor Speaks at Ceremony  Nov 9, 2009
    For this service he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star of Valor. The retired FBI agent lived in Seven Lakes for a number of years before moving in 2004 to Pinehurst. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    County honors WWII vet Robert Nelson  Nov 8, 2009
    As such, Nelson saw active conflict, and was awarded a number of decorations and medals, including the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star and Purple Heart the latter being awarded only to those who receive wounds. In addition, he also received the Philippines Liberation Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the American Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the one which by its very title honors veterans of that conflict for saving not only the... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Marathoner's story is as American as it gets...  Nov 8, 2009
    He joined the Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Won the Bronze Star ... Was that Bronze Star Italian or American-made. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Vets spared paupers' graves  Nov 8, 2009
    Leon Thomas, who served in the U.S. Army in Korea in 1951 and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star medal for bravery, helped spread the word about the double funeral. "The folks at the coroner's office are patriotic Americans," Thomas said. (CNN)

    Area man pursued interesting military life  Nov 8, 2009
    He enlisted in the service and was wounded in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star for Valor in his valiant efforts to save his unit ... Nevertheless, the Green Beret, martial arts master and Bronze Star recipient from Ontario certainly earned a reputation as an eccentric soldier. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Foreign service: Three who fought for America  Nov 8, 2009
    Torio belatedly received the Bronze Star in 2007 and a Purple Heart in April. Last night, he was honored as Veteran of the Year by the Pangasinan Association of San Diego County, a Filipino-American charity. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Highly Decorated U.S. Army Major General to Serve as Honorary Starter for Able Body Labor 200  Nov 7, 2009
    Harrell's awards and decorations include: the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal (with V-device and two Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, as well as numerous service medals. He has also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Girls in the Hood  Nov 7, 2009
    who earned a Bronze Star in Iraq by running through a line of fire and using her body as a shield to save a wounded soldier. Spc. (Slate)

    Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday  Nov 6, 2009
    The Pinehurst resident was a platoon leader during the invasion of Iwo Jima and received both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. The Union Pines High School band will perform a program of patriotic music prior to the 10 a.m. ceremony, and the colors will be presented by the Junior ROTC from Union Pines. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Bronze Star recipient is parade grand marshal  Nov 6, 2009
    This year's grand marshal for the parade is Chief Petty Officer Brian S. McGee, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, received the Bronze Star for actions in Iraq in which he helped capture high-ranking al-Qaeda militants, train Iraqi Army personnel and save the lives of fellow Americans and Iraqi soldiers and civilians ... Army officials said McGee's service was "nothing short of exemplary," and awarded him the Bronze Star for several acts. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Christmas parade officials say 'neigh' to horses, ATVs  Nov 6, 2009
    The Exchange Club will be giving out 4,000 flags at the post office before the parade, Rich said, adding that when this year's Grand Marshal Bronze Star winner Brian McGee passes, parade-goers can wave them to honor his service as a representation of honoring all the American troops and veterans that have served and are currently serving in the military. Rich also asked that float drivers and other people in the parade be patient on the night of the event. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Military family watches Fort Hood horror unfold  Nov 6, 2009
    A Bronze Star recipient, moving through the ranks. They know there's a lot they don't know, but this scenario caught them off guard. (WSJA.com, AL)

    Shawn McNabb  Nov 5, 2009
    He has been awarded numerous awards for his heroism, dedication, and meritorious service receiving the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor posthumously. He was credited for saving the lives of two. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Butte native, renowned photographer dies in D.C.  Nov 3, 2009
    He twice received the Bronze Star Medal for his work on Corregidor and for volunteering with a band of Army Rangers who conducted a daring raid of the Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines, liberating 513 prisoners of the Japanese. The raid has been the subject of movies and books. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Funeral services set for Terrell soldier  Nov 3, 2009
    He has been awarded numerous awards for his heroism, dedication, and meritorious service receiving the Bronze Star, the Air Medal x 1OLC, the Army Commendation Medal with Valor posthumously. He was credited for saving the lives of two other men while serving in Afghanistan. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Robert Lautman, at 85; was famed architectural photographer  Nov 1, 2009
    Mr. Lautman twice received the Bronze Star Medal for his work on Corregidor and for volunteering with a band of Army Rangers who conducted a daring raid of the Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines, liberating 513 prisoners of the Japanese. The raid has been the subject of movies and books. (Boston Globe)

    Minvielle deserves recognition as patriotic war hero  Nov 1, 2009
    His many decorations include four Major Campaign Battle Stars, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He was promoted to Captain in the reserves and also served as President of the Seventh Armored Division Assn. (1984-1985). (New Iberia, LA)

    Seasoned veteran addresses Rotarians  Oct 31, 2009
    Herndon's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters. The Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal among many others. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)

    Soldier with Carlisle ties among seven killed in Afghan crash  Oct 31, 2009
    His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Special... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Hometown Heroes  Oct 29, 2009
    Date Submitted: 07 - 26 - 2009 Brevard County Connection: Family Branch: U.S. Army Rank: Specialist Comments: Specialist Marcus A. Collier, a Melbourne resident and former student of Eau Gallie High School is currently a member of the 101st Airborne Division, 1/506 Infantry, and was recently awarded the Bronze Star with Valor and recommended for the Purple Heart Medal for his actions and injuries resulting from a Taliban attack on his patrol in Wardak Province, Afghanistan on October 16, 2008.... (Florida Today)

    Charles E. Nelson (25)  Oct 27, 2009
    There, he served throughout World War II, participating in most of the battles in the Pacific from that of the Coral Sea to Okinawa where his ship was seriously damaged by a kamikaze, earning a bronze star, many ribbons, and 15 battle stars. In the post-war years, he held four commands at sea, including the Weiss (APD135), Taylor (DDE 468), Harry E. Yarnell (CG 17) and Destroyer Squadron Five. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Female Warriors Fight in Iraq, Afghanistan  Oct 26, 2009
    "I can't help but think most Americans think women aren't in combat," says Specialist Ashley Pullen who was awarded a Bronze Star for valor in 2005 for her heroic action in Iraq where she served with a military police unit. "We're here and we're right up with the guys.". (ABC News)

    Exclusively Exeter: Exeter N.H. Town Blog  Oct 24, 2009
    Healy was awarded the Bronze Star with a V-device for Valor, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Purple Heart, the Global War on Terrorism Medal and many others. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Roger "Red" Mercer  Oct 22, 2009
    Awards and decorations include USAF Command Pilots Wings, Nationalist Chinese Pilot Wings, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star for ground action in Vietnam and the Air Medal with 23 Oak Leaf Clusters. He is survived by his wife, Marj Mercer of Kansas City, Kan. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Supreme Court justice keeps cards close to robe  Oct 19, 2009
    Military Service: Navy during World War II, earned a Bronze Star. Education: University of Chicago, B.A., English literature, 1941; Northwestern University Law School, law degree, 1947. (USA Today)

    Police officer and war hero laid to rest  Oct 17, 2009
    His widow, flanked by his three daughters, received the Bronze Star for Rabjohn. He had earned it saving the lives of at least two other soldiers from the explosion in which he was fatally wounded Oct. 3. (AZCentral -- News)

    Letter: John Burke is for John Burke, not Beverly  Oct 15, 2009
    A soldier is awarded a Bronze Star and a Combat Action Badge for bravery and tested service under battle conditions. Decisions are made that save soldiers lives or cost them. (Beverly Citizen, MA)

    After 41 years, a victory for Vietnam veteran  Oct 15, 2009
    Tim Whitson holds the Bronze Star at Cary Memorial Library Tuesday ... Whitson was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after serving in Vietnam ... In doing so, he slowly pieced together the story of what happened to his Bronze Star. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    Richard Dale Stover  Oct 14, 2009
    He served as a Master Sergeant in the Korean War from 1951-1953, where he received a Bronze Star. He worked at Alcoa for 37 years. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Hundreds Pay Last Respects to Fallen Soldier  Oct 12, 2009
    Accepting the Bronze Star and Purple Heart on French's behalf, the family now has a token of his valor to keep with their memories and mementos of him. The three children he left behind received American flags. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Bob Ellsworth; Hartford Area Broadcast Pioneer  Oct 11, 2009
    During World War II, Ellsworth received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Ellsworth went to work for WTIC radio in 1956. (FOX61, CT)

    A father's battle experience unearthed  Oct 11, 2009
    The 73rd Field Artillery Battalion was honored with a presidential citation, Mrs. Mauro said, and her husband later earned a Bronze Star for courage under fire near Ringen, Germany. Mr. Mauro returned briefly to farming, but later worked for 35 years as an engineer for the Union Railroad. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Charles Barbeau  Oct 10, 2009
    During his term of service, he was awarded the following medals: Bronze Star Vietnam Service (Vietnam Campaign), Korean Services with three Bronze Stars, Army Commendation National Defense Service, Good Conduct with multiple awards. Charles Barbeau. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Donald Allen Peter Eckhardt  Oct 8, 2009
    He was awarded the Bronze Star, the meritorious Service medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal (5th award), Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 8 Overseas Service Bars, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry wIPalm. After retiring from the U.S. Army, he joined the staff at the Fort Huachuca Hospital as a paramedic and he continued in this capacity until its closure. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Hamden Native, Capt. Benjamin Sklaver Buried With Full Military Honor  Oct 7, 2009
    Following a rifle salute, Captain Sklaver's family was presented with several awards including a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and a Combat Action Badge for selfless service and honor while serving his country. Sklaver is survived by his two parents, a brother, sister, and fianc. (FOX61, CT)

    A hero's welcomefor veterans in Toccoa  Oct 4, 2009
    Career soldier and high school ROTC instructor, asked Shames to sign three copies of "Tonight We Die" - one for each of his sons, all military men, all Bronze Star recipients. The eldest son, who is in Afghanistan after two tours in Iraq, sent an e-mail to his father Thursday; one of the young soldiers under his command, the father of a 3-month-old son, had been killed. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Chatham couple watches nephew spacewalk  Oct 4, 2009
    He has also been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal and various other service awards. Kopra received his commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy in May 1985 and was designated as an Army aviator in August 1986. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    2 U.S. soldiers killed in Philippines bomb blast  Oct 3, 2009
    Both awarded Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal posthumously ... Both men were awarded the Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medal posthumously. (CNN -- International)

    Lawmakers should leave the Medal of Honor alone  Oct 3, 2009
    The Bronze Star, the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross are prestigious decorations of valor, not to be taken lightly or dismissed. The strict standards for the Medal of Honor are meant to keep it credible. (Juneau Empire)

    A tragic reminder of wars ultimate reality  Oct 2, 2009
    I can speak from experience, Viet Nam 1968-69, 1st Cav Div, Bronze Star ... The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Newspaper will publish addresses of area soldiers  Oct 2, 2009
    He has received the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and numerous other honors. Comments. (Altivista Journal, VA)

    Maria Gulovich Liu - WWII hero - dies  Oct 2, 2009
    Ms. Liu, who received a Bronze Star for her "heroic and meritorious" service to the Office of Strategic Services, died of colon cancer at her home in the town of Port Hueneme (Ventura County), said Jim Downs, a family friend ... At an awards ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1946, she was awarded the Bronze Star. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Paul B. Fay Jr., confidant of President Kennedy; at 91  Oct 2, 2009
    Mr. Fay was awarded the Bronze Star after his was run down by a Japanese destroyer. After the war, Mr. Fay visited Kennedy and his family in Palm Beach, Newport, and other places. (Boston Globe)

    Crucial Korea conflict  Sep 30, 2009
    Michael Flores), Bronze Star (Cpl. Ray Cruz) and numerous Purple Hearts which are bestowed on servicemen who are wounded by enemy forces. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Edwin G. Tieszen  Sep 30, 2009
    While in service he was awarded the bronze star for going above and beyond the call of duty. He received an honorable discharge December 1945. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    Clifford E. Hamilton  Sep 30, 2009
    He was a World War II veteran of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret; sister, Emma Jane Adkins; two brothers, Bernard and Walter; brothers-in-law, Edward Tubbs and Robert Brambly; and sister-in-law, Dona Moritti. (The Herald-Palladium)

    Obituaries, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009  Sep 30, 2009
    SPC Corey Kowall, 20, Murfreesboro, passed away on Sept. 20, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. while assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, A CO 2-508 INF BN while serving his country in Afghanistan and will be receiving the Bronze Star. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Local military hero laid to rest  Sep 26, 2009
    Berky was posthumously awarded several honors, including a purple heart, a bronze star, an Air Force combat action medal and a joint service commendation medal. During the ceremony, more was said about the battle in which Berky lost his life. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)

    Sgt. Void, Afghan war veteran, laid to rest  Sep 26, 2009
    He was promoted from specialist to sergeant posthumously and, on Friday, was also given the Bronze Star and the Gold Order of Mercury for his service. Friday was a time for family and friends to reflect on a life well-lived but tragically cut short. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Black president at home at white college  Sep 26, 2009
    He won a Bronze Star in Afghanistan, survived a plane crash, and is writing a book. He rubs shoulders at the Aspen Institute, Council on Foreign Relations and Renaissance Weekend. (MSNBC -- Race)

    • Meredith 'Med' Standley  Sep 26, 2009
    His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with Five Oak-leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star with two Oak-leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal, the Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Medal of Honor. After retirement from the Army, he served as the chaplain of a college and taught Bible courses. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    ‘The Cantabrigians’ shares a few residents’ favorite things  Sep 25, 2009
    He appears with his military awards and decorations, including a Bronze Star and a Combat Action Badge. You re awarded the Combat Action Badge if you came under fire. (Boston Globe)

    Manassas-Based Guard Unit Returning After Tour In Iraq  Sep 25, 2009
    During their tour, soldiers from the unit earned 21 Bronze Star Medals, four received Combat Action Badges and one received a Purple Heart. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)

    Hometown hero shines with Bronze Star  Sep 23, 2009
    Opanasets, a 2001 Braintree High School graduate, was awarded the Bronze Star medal for exceptionally meritorious service and valor while he was deployed in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom ... U. S. Army Major Frederick Ramirez wrote a narrative describing the circumstances leading up to Opanasets s Bronze Star. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Relatives mourn soldier killed in Afghanistan  Sep 23, 2009
    He earned more than 30 military badges and medals, including the Bronze Star for gallantry in combat operations and the Purple Heart. His superiors gave him the difficult assignments because they knew he would get them completed, Meehan said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    A historical journey  Sep 20, 2009
    During his service time, Halvorson earned the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars and the ETO Ribbon with three campaign stars ... His outstanding effort earned him a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars ... While serving in combat with the U.S. Army, Herreid was awarded a Battle Star, Combat Infantrymans Badge and a Bronze Star. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Following in son's footsteps  Sep 18, 2009
    He served two tours in Iraq and was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor for dragging a fellow soldier to safety through a hail of enemy gunfire. The father who had avoided the draft during Vietnam by joining the National Guard understood that the Army was his son's way of helping others. (CNN -- International)

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