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7. Good catch--he was awarded the U.S. Bronze Star

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 11:58 AM

Feb 2013

Some of Burr's awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, Member of the Order of Australia, Member of the Royal Victorian Order, the United States Bronze Star Medal, and he is entitled to wear the Infantry Combat badge as Special Air Service Parachute wings.

http://www.army.mil/article/94570/USARPAC_Honors_Deputy_Commanding_General_for_Operations/

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Looks like he's wearing a Bronze Star ribbon. nick of time Feb 2013 #5

Good catch--he was awarded the U.S. Bronze Star pinboy3niner Feb 2013 #7

That would mean that he's seen combat. nick of time Feb 2013 #8

You're right. nick of time Feb 2013 #10

I hear you, brother pinboy3niner Feb 2013 #11

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