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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

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

His medals, including the Purple Heart and the recently acquired Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2017

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