Established by Executive Order 9419 on February 4, 1944, awarded to personnel of the US Armed Forces, who on or after 7 DEC 1941, distinguished themselves: "For Heroic or Meritorious Achievement of Service, not involving aerial flight, in connection with Operations Against an Opposing Armed Force."
Bronze "V" device worn to denote Valor/Heroism. Second and subsequent awards are denoted by bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; a silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze.
Designed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle
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