In my Down Da Road blog today, I wrote about the death of a good friend of mine who taught with me at Magee Middle School in Round Lake, Illinois, for around 30 years. His name was Marty Kadner. I did not know he received a Bronze Star for his service in the Vietnam War
From Wikipedia and other sources.
The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially, the Bronze Star is awarded to members of the U.S. military for heroic achievement or service or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone.
It was established by Executive Order 4 February 1944. The idea for it was conceived by Col. Russell P. "Red" Reeder.
During the Vietnam War three types of Bronze Stars were awarded:
Bronze Star for service: 26, 213
Bronze Star for Achievement: 2,159
Bronze Star for Valor: 6,215
Unfortunately, I was unable to find any information on the circumstances for which Marty received his Bronze Star.
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