How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?

My grandfather served in World War II, but very rarely spoke about it. He passed away about a year ago, and we recently discovered, after finding his medals, that he was awarded the Bronze Star at some point. How can we find out why he received the medal?How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?Have your parent (his son/daughter) order a copy of his service record form the archives. A copy of the citation should be in there. (The reason for his son/daughter ordering and not you is that a lot more info is available to a son/daughter than a grandchild.)



http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/militar鈥?/a>



As an alternative, file a Freedom of Information Act request with the DOD for a copy of the citation.



http://www.dod.mil/pubs/foi/



The 3rd way would be to visit, not call, not write, not email, but visit the local office of your member of Congress. Ask to see a case worker. Be prepared to give all the info about your grandfather and have the Congressman's office assist you.How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?
The Bronze Star is a relatively common award, often it was not given for a specific act but for overall performance. A Bronze Star with the V device (for Valor) would be an example of a Bronze Star for a specific act.



Edit: To answer your question you would need to contact the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis and see if they will release the records, usually only to the closest NOK.How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?alot of stuff that happens during a war people really dont want to know. you might look at your grandfather differently. for better or worse.How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?
all infantry soldiers were awarded it at the end of the war

so if he was infantry, marine, airborne etc. that would be one explanationHow can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?My father in law was awarded a bronze star for his service in WW II. He too rarely talks about the war but as a fellow infantryman he and I have had some good talks - he said he was awarded the bronze star after the fact and that all combat infantryman award holders from WW II were awarded the medal.How can I find out why a Bronze Star was awarded?
Hey bill11B were you ever a 11C?

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