[uncbob]

There were some who felt this act was not deserving of such an honor.

Lot of medals in Vietnam were of the political type to officers who needed them for promotion

That was told to me by Green Berets and other veterans of that war

I had mentioned to one that Tom Ridge won the Bronze star and he said it is meaningless without a Purple Heart

Unfortunately it cheapens the medals for those that rightly deserved them

[SJackson]

Lot of medals in Vietnam were of the political type to officers who needed them for promotion...That was told to me by Green Berets and other veterans of that war... I had mentioned to one that Tom Ridge won the Bronze star and he said it is meaningless without a Purple Heart... Unfortunately it cheapens the medals for those that rightly deserved them

I don't know the circumstances of Tom Ridge's medal, but remember the Bronze Star is legitimately awarded for meritorious service. When combat heroism is involved, it comes with a V (Valor).