Seeking a copy of my father's Bronze Star citation

A request has to be made, not sure of the correct current address but here is the AR

Lisa Sharik

Deputy Director

Texas Military Forces Museum

Army Regulation, AR 600-8-22-

(2) Award may be made to each member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 6 December 1941, has been cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945, inclusive, or whose meritorious achievement has been otherwise confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947. For this purpose, an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge is considered as a citation in orders. Documents executed since 4 August 1944 in connection with recommendations for the award of decorations of higher degree than the Bronze Star Medal will not be used as the basis for an award under this paragraph.

Ms. Sterner,

What's his name?, you said he was issued this in 2005 posthumously. You may want to contact the Army Human resources command and speak with ADB.I heard heard years ago that service members with CIBs Combat Infantry Badges were requesting Bronze Star Awards if they did not receive one during the war for their actions.

Awards and Decorations Branch Information:

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

ATTN: AHRC-PDP-A, Dept. 480

1600 Spearhead Division Avenue

Fort Knox, KY 40122-5408

COMM: 502-613-9126

DSN: 983-9126

Hope this helps,

Elliot Schneider

Ms, Sterner,

It might be worth calling but typically if a solider dose not have in his discharge paperwork showing that he was issued a Combat Infantry Badge then chances are they might not accept. It would be listed on line #31 of his discharge. I was under the impression that he was awarded the Bronze Star Posthumously in 2005?

I think what your trying to say is that his original discharge did not have it on the document. Then in 2005 they issued him the award Posthumously, based on his service. If this was the case a General Order from the Department of the Army would have been issued and a correction made to his discharge on what today is most commonly called a DD215 correction. That would be filled within his OMPF.

Just a little bit about the line 31. He was considered a M1 Sharp Shooter (SS), and Expert (EX) on The Carbine.

What unit did he serve?

Hope this helps,

Elliot Schneider

Dear Ms. Sterner,

Thank you for posting your follow-up request on History Hub!

The portion of the document you quote does not include a mention of the Combat Infantry Badge.  Please contact the U. S. Army Human Resources Command at the address provided by Ms. Rivet in her reply for further assistance.  When you email them, please attach full scans of any paperwork you have regarding your father’s discharge and awards. 

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