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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I am curious as to how this is an SM, and not a Bronze Star with a V or higher?
It is in a combat zone and while under enemy fire.
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Once the attack (being rammed) was over, they were no longer under attack and were awarded appropriately. The Soldier’s Medal is higher than a Bronze Star in merit.
From AR 600-8-22:
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b. The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, including Reserve Component Soldiers not serving in a duty status, as defined in 10 USC 101(d), at the time of the heroic act, who distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as that of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.
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