The '''Bronze Star''' Medal is a military honor bestowed by the [[United States]] Armed Forces for a may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service in combat. It was first authorized, by President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], in February 1944. | The '''Bronze Star''' Medal is a military honor bestowed by the [[United States]] Armed Forces for a may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service in combat. It was first authorized, by President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], in February 1944. |