Bronze Star Medal

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bronze-star-medal

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the award category?Military decoration for heroism, achievement, or service in a combat zone
2. What is the distinguishing device?The 'V' device, denoting acts of valor in combat
3. When was the Bronze Star Medal created and why?It was created on February 4, 1944 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to recognize bravery and service that didn't qualify for higher medals during World II.
4. What does the 'V' device on the medal mean?The small bronze 'V' shows that the award was given for valor, meaning personal heroism in extreme danger.

Heroic Achievement: An act of exceptional bravery or gallantry performed under direct enemy fire.
Meritorious Service: Distinguished performance of duty that goes above and beyond standard expectations.
Combat Zone: A designated area where active military operations and hostilities are taking place.