His DD214 will not show anything about his actions that day. The awarding of a Bronze Star, though common to anyone in a specific location and role, gives demonstrable evidence that he underwent an award review. Only his troops that were there at the time can attest to his actions and they have been otherwise silent, so the record stands on its own merit.
John Kerry was a hero too (he served in Viet Nam dontcha know!) but hasn't released his records yet and we have suspicions as to why...
Concur and in keeping with my comment above, his comrades spoke out against him and revealed the truth of his dubious claims. His being awarded a Silver Star would give me cause to celebrate his valor in the face of fire, but his actions after his tour of duty show his true colors, that of a political operative.
as well it should!...BUT...in Kerrys case ( http://www.militarycorruption.com/kerry4.htm ) and from my own personal experiences of 2 yrs in Viet Nam there are many examples of somewhat false or misleading awards....( I flew with a ticket punching Col. that received a purple heart from my hot brass giving him a bloody lip and it still pi$$es me off to this day)...I think the questioning could be easily resolved by his troops that were there at the time....