Nelson Vogel Brittin was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Yonggong-ni, Korea, on March 7, 1951.
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritor
Nelson V. Brittin
…service. Awards and decorations Brittin's military awards include: Badge Combat Infantryman Badge with star denoting 2nd award 1st row Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart with 1 Oak leaf cluster 2nd row Army Good Conduct Medal with 2 Good Conduct Loops American Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern…
An example of an army Bronze Star Medal citation, given for combat valor.
Marine Col. Richard E. Edgington after being awarded a Bronze Star