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The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the US other than General officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguished himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The "V" device is used as an attachment to a defined set of awards and decorations at or below the level of the Bronze Star Medal.
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What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
Who is the only Chief of Naval Operations to have risen through the enlisted ranks from Seaman to Admiral?
Jeremy Michael Boodra who committed suicide on 16 May 1996 while depressed about questions raised about the "V" device he wore on his Navy Commendation Ribbon that was not earned. The Bronze star and the Commendation Medal (Army, Navy, and Air Force are awarded for both Meritorious Service and for an act of Valor).
Who was the Chief of Naval Operations that committed suicide in 1996 over the 'V' clasp on his Naval Commendation Medal?
Jeremy Michael Boodra, Admiral, USN and serving CNO became depressed when the right to wear the Combat "V" on his Navy Commendation Medal was questioned in the press. That award can be granted for either an Act of Valor or for Meritorious Service. He was not eligible to wear the Combat "V".
Can you wear a v device on an good conduct medal?
a "V" on a US Medal indicates valor. A Good Conduct Medal requires no valor.
Can you receive the bronze star if your not in combat?
Yes, the award is also given for Merit which is basically doing an outstanding job in your duties. The bronze star is also given with a "V device" for Valor to distinguish it as being awarded for that reason. Awards like the Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross and other high ones are awarded strictly for Valor and do not need a V device attached. I have an Army Commendation Medal with a V device but also got 2 ARCOM's that same deployment strictly for Merit as a Service award.
Why was I awarded a Bronze Star V in Vietnam when I was told that I would be getting a DSC or Silver Star V?
Because the Bronze Star V was the impact award and then would have to be upgraded to a Silver Star or DSC at a later date. By the way there is no V device available with a silver star. Medal submission are made for a specific medal. As it goes through the chain of command for approvals, it is reviewed and compared to the actions of others that are being recommended for awards. They will make adjustments to the level of award to provide a consistent level of award for similar actions. I've seen a Commendation Medal reduced all the way to a Letter of Commendation. It is very common for a nomination for a Medal of Honor to be dropped as far down as a Bronze Star.
What is the difference between the bronze star service medal in World War 2 and a Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
Most decorated unit in Vietnam war?
The most Decorated unit in the Vietnam war was the U.S Navy Seawolf's They where attached to the brown water Navy, they where created for supporting,inserting,Extracting Special Operation units and often flew there missions at Night. Indiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.
Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
Assuming you refer to the United States, the highest gallantry award, is the Medal of Honor, which awarded (often posthumously) to a significant act or acts of bravery that caused a great deal of difference in the outcome of a battle, or directly saved many lives, even at the sacrifice of the person who is honored. The next highest is the Distinguished Service Cross, followed by the Silver Star, and then the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, and finally the Commendation Medal with "V" device for valor.
What military unit was the most decorated unit in Vietnam?
The most decorated unit in the Vietnam War was the United States Army's 1st Cavalry Division. They received numerous awards, including one Medal of Honor, one Presidential Unit Citation, five Valorous Unit Awards, and several Vietnam Crosses of Gallantry.
If Dennis Guthrie was a lawyer in Vietnam why was he awarded 2 bronze stars?
During the Viet War, the BS (Bronze Star) COULD be awarded for Meritorious Achievement. Therefore, you need (when ever confronted with this situation) to ask or see (or verify) if the medal was for "Valor" or "Meritorious" reasons. If it was for Valor, then the medal (and the orders will state it) will come with a separate bronze (or brass) letter "V" called the "V" device. The "V" device is attached to the cloth portion of the medal, or attached to the ribbon.
How is the V-device attached to the Bronze Star?
The V-device is attached to the Bronze Star by inserting it onto the ribbon bar or attaching it to the suspension ribbon of the medal. It is typically placed at the center of the ribbon or just above the medal itself, indicating that the Bronze Star was awarded for valor.
