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Each military branch will be slightly different; the US Army alone has over 60 medals (we always wear the ribbons in place of the medals-more practical/most veterans place the medals themselves in a display case). See AR 670-2 (Army Regulations) and/or go to: US Military Ribbon/Medal Order of Display and Wear.
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How army soldiers use a metal?
Medals in the military are awards. They wear them on their uniforms or display them on the walls at home. Certain military awards also allow some specific privileges for the men who won them in battle. Up until the Vietnam War, the son of a Medal of Honor winner was automatically qualified (with all other standards being met) to enter the US Military Academy at West Point. Medals also helped servicemen get promoted to higher ranks when other standards were met. US Airmen, US Coast Guardsmen, US Marines, US Sailors, and US Soldiers are all elgible to receive military awards (medals).
What is a bronz star in the military?
a bronz star is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the ninth highest military award (including both combat and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations. Officers from the other federal uniformed services are also eligible to receive the award if they are militarized or detailed to serve with a service branch of the armed forces.[1]
What is difference between military discharge DD214 and DD217?
The DD Form 214, also known as the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, is the official document that details a service member's military service, including dates of service, discharge status, and awards received. It is commonly used for veterans to access benefits and services. In contrast, the DD Form 217 does not exist; it is likely a confusion with another form or designation. The primary document for discharge information is the DD214.
Is Audie Murphy a war hero?
Yes, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism on January 26, 1945 during the Battle of Colmar Pocket, Holtzwihr France. He was awarded every decoration that the US has for valor as well as receiving awards from Britain and France.
WHAT DID letters mcmean after officers names in ww1?
In the British and Commonwealth armies during WW1 it stood for 'Military Cross' an award created in 1914 for 'exemplary gallantry in the face of the enemy' for commissioned officers between the ranks Warrant Officer and Captain. (in 1931 it was increased include Majors) In 1993 all honors in the UK military were reviewed and restructured so as to remove rank from consideration and today the Military Cross is awarded to all Royal Army ranks. In the Royal Navy it is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and in the RAF it is the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). These are the 3rd level of awards for conspicuous bravery in combat after the Victoria Cross (VC) and Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC).
