0
Use caution on those medals. The Bronze Star could also be awarded for Meritorious Achievement. If the Bronze Star has a "V" device attached to the ribbon portion, then the award is for VALOR (Bravery). See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBronze Star for Service 26,215 Bronze Star for Achievement 2,159 Bronze Star for Valor 6,215 Source: National Archives http://aad.archives.gov/aad/fielded-search.jsp?dt=1457&tf=F&cat=WR28&bc=sl
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoin total there were 69 American men awarded this prestigious medal including decorated war hero Sgt. John Thomas who has been credited with saving the lives of eleven men from his battalion by repetitively running into the battlefield and dragging out the wounded men. This figure was found on the national Vietnam museum website
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThere are two different bronze stars often listed on discharge papers from the Vietnam era. The Bronze Star Medal was awarded for meritorious service or valor. Subsequent awards were marked with an oak leaf cluster.
Bronze stars were also small stars placed on the Vietnam Campaign ribbon to signify major campaign participation while serving "in country." Most military participated in three or four major campaigns during their tour in Vietnam, and thus added three or four small bronze stars to their yellow with red stripes Vietnam Service Ribbon.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoNo one knows for certain and no comprehensive listing exists.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoTry "American War Library" and "Statistics about the Vietnam War."
No comprehensive list exists.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many silver stars have been awarded since 2001?
About 386 Silver Stars have been awarded to our men and women in uniform since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (9/11).
How many stars in Vietnam flag?
There is only one star on the Vietnam flag.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
How many military women have been awarded the Silver Star?
The first Silver Star for gallantry awarded to a miliary women happened during WWII when four nurses were the recipients; 1st Lt. Mary Roberts, 2d Lt. Elaine Roe, 2d Lt. Virginia Rourke, and 2d Lt. Ellen Ainsworth Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester is the first woman soldier since World War II to receive the Silver Star
How many people have received the bronze star medal?
No list exists. The Bronze Star medal was created in 1944, so it has existed for over 65 years. A time when the US was involved in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan, to name but a few. Because the medal is awarded for combat and non-combat actions, tens of thousands have been awarded.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in 2005?
Contact the Pentagon.(departmentofdefense.gov)
How many silver stars have been awarded since 2001?
About 386 Silver Stars have been awarded to our men and women in uniform since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (9/11).
How many stars in Vietnam flag?
There is only one star on the Vietnam flag.
How many distinguished flying crosses awarded in Vietnam?
A total of 1356 have been awarded. 1353 to individuals
How many silver medals were awarded at the Beijing Olympics?
301
How many silver medals will be given out at the 2012 Olympics?
Total of 304 silver metals were awarded.
How many Eagle scouts also were awarded the Congrestial Medal of Honor in Vietnam?
433 trp
How many bronze stars awarded for OEF?
Wait till OEF is over then answer it
How many bronze battle stars equal 1 silver battle star?
As far as I can remember, you must have five bronze battle stars to receive one silver battle star.I received four bronze battle stars in Vietnam myself, and read once that this is correct. If I''am wrong,please state other wise. Thank You, Nam Vet ,
How many bronze stars awarded in World War 2?
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
How many Silver Slugger's did Babe Ruth have?
None. It wasn't until 1980 when the Silver Slugger was first awarded.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
