James Rassmann, a Green Beret advisor who was aboard Kerry's PCF-94, was knocked overboard when, according to witnesses and the documentation of the event, a mine or rocket exploded close to the boat. According to the documentation for the event, Kerry's arm was injured when he was thrown against a bulkhead during the explosion. PCF 94 returned to the scene and Kerry rescued Rassmann who was receiving sniper fire from the water. Kerry received <answer>the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"</answer> for "heroic achievement", for his actions during this incident; he also received his third Purple Heart.
What medal did Kerry earn for rescuing Rassmann?
the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"