[10] soldiers, including army airmen, who were awarded the bronze star medal for heroism in combat were now authorized to. Army after december 6, 1941, distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Web the bronze “v” device denotes acts of combat heroism that are to a lesser degree to be awarded the bronze star medal. Web the army commendation medal (arcom) is awarded for individual acts of heroism and those achieved as a unit. The army commendation medal (arcom) is awarded to any member of the armed forces of the united states who, while serving in any capacity with the army, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
