Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941 distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious service or achievement, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in an action against the enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force. Awards for heroism or meritorious service may be made for single acts which are of a lesser degree than required for the Silver Star or Legion of Merit.
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1941.
Location. 36° 26.005′ N, 94° 13.793′ W. Marker is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart (here, next to this marker); Silver Star Medal
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.