WWII Ground Combat Infantrymen Eligible for Bronze Star Medal

August 18, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Infantrymen who served in ground combat during World
War II between December 7, 1941 and September 2, 1945, are eligible to
apply for a Bronze Star Medal (BSM), according to the U.S. Army Human
Resources Command. Approval is virtually guaranteed for those recipients
of the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medic's Badge
(CMB). Army regulations that govern this award may be found in AR
600-8-22, Military Awards.

Next of kin may apply for the posthumous award(s). If the veteran has
previously received a BSM during combat for a specific act of bravery,
he or his next of kin is still eligible to apply for a BSM.

Only those attached to a brigade or smaller infantry unit, with the
correct Military Occupation Speciality (MOS) of Infantryman, are
qualified for the BSM under this regulation. Any member of Merrill's
Marauders who was awarded a CIB is also eligible, in addition to the
BSM, to receive the Ranger Tab.

Veterans or next of kin meeting the above criteria should send a letter
requesting the BSM and include 1) the veteran's full name; 2) authority
to access veteran's file; 3) veteran's service (or serial) number; 4)
veteran's social security number to
Ms. Kathleen E. Miller
Army Human Resources Command
200 Stovall Street, Suite 3567, Hoffman II
Alexandria, VA 22332-0474

Please distribute to as many VFW Posts as possible. We are losing these
guys very quickly, and we want them to know that they are appreciated
for their service and sacrifice. For those that have already stood
their final formation, their NOK (next-of-kin) are able to receive the
honors.

V/R,

Greggory C. Dunham
CW4, AV, USAR
G-3 Muster Team Call Center OIC
1 Reserve Way
ST Louis, MO 63132
TEL: 314-592-0000 ext. 2327

I received this in an e-mail and it requested wide distribution - so here it is.

Cheerily
IJK