Bronze Star
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He joined the Marines and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
For the record, Sherman has served our country for decades, earning along the way the prestigious Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal among other accolades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
After three years of service, Mitchell returned from World War II with a Bronze Star and the foundation of a successful career in the arts.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2025
He was decorated with a Purple Heart and a Silver Star and a Bronze Star with two clusters.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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