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Combat Infantryman Badge

American  

noun

Military.
  1. a badge awarded to an infantryman in recognition of satisfactory performance of duty in ground combat against the enemy.


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He was decorated with two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his military service.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

His decorations included the Combat Infantryman Badge, which is reserved for those who actively participate in ground combat under enemy fire.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

He was denied veterans benefits and was never awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam War Cross and Purple Heart, honors to which he was entitled, according to the school.

From Fox News • Nov. 18, 2021

A highly-decorated infantryman, Gen. Kroesen was most proud of his Combat Infantryman Badge with two stars, denoting active combat in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2020

He glued on Gordon’s Purple Heart medal, his silver and blue Combat Infantryman Badge and a 1st Cavalry Division insignia.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2018