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Medal of honor silver star bronze star - put in order of importance?
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Medal of Honor is the highest combat heroism award possible, Silver Star is the Third, and Bronze Star is the fourth. Second is Distinguished Service Cross.
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What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
Initals for medals and their meaning?
In US, medals are too numerous to list here, but initials representing the medals are pretty straightforward, ex: MOH (Medal of Honor), DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), DSM (Distinguished Service Medal), SSM (Silver Star Medal), BSM (Bronze Star Medal), PH (Purple Heart ), etc.
What did Charles Durning do to win the Medal of Honor?
He was not a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered during WWII and one Silver Star for Valor.
Why was I awarded a Bronze Star V in Vietnam when I was told that I would be getting a DSC or Silver Star V?
Because the Bronze Star V was the impact award and then would have to be upgraded to a Silver Star or DSC at a later date. By the way there is no V device available with a silver star. Medal submission are made for a specific medal. As it goes through the chain of command for approvals, it is reviewed and compared to the actions of others that are being recommended for awards. They will make adjustments to the level of award to provide a consistent level of award for similar actions. I've seen a Commendation Medal reduced all the way to a Letter of Commendation. It is very common for a nomination for a Medal of Honor to be dropped as far down as a Bronze Star.
What medals did Clint Eastwood wear in heartbreak ridge?
National Defense Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Congressional Medal Of Honor
What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
Did Allan Ayo Jr win the Bronze Star?
congressional medal of honor
Did forest gump get silver star?
No, he got a Medal of Honor.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
Which milatary Medal is for valor?
There are multiple decorations for valor in the military, and each branch also has its own set as well as the all-encompassing ones. The highest award for valor is the Medal of Honor, and there are also Service crosses, Distinguished Service medals, Silver Stars, and many others.Answer.Only in the USA. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour in the Uk. There are also many other medals awarded worldwide. We should be careful with our questions to be specific.
Is there a military badge you get for courage?
No. If you demonstrate courage and bravery, you may be nominated for a wide variety of medals, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, the Navy Cross, the Flying Cross and the Medal of Honor are notable ones.
How do you distinguish which medal is which on DD214?
Each Medal has its' own military abbreviation, for example: MOH (Medal of Honor), DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), DSM (Distinguished Service Medal), PH (Purple Heart)BS (Bronze Star), SS (Silver Star) and so on. Numerous sources available translate all others.
Initals for medals and their meaning?
In US, medals are too numerous to list here, but initials representing the medals are pretty straightforward, ex: MOH (Medal of Honor), DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), DSM (Distinguished Service Medal), SSM (Silver Star Medal), BSM (Bronze Star Medal), PH (Purple Heart ), etc.
What medal of honor games are for PS2?
Medal of Honor European Assault Medal of Honor Frontline Medal of Honor: Vanguard Medal of Honor Collection with Rising Sun , Frontline and European Assult Medal of Honor Rising Sun
What did Charles Durning do to win the Medal of Honor?
He was not a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered during WWII and one Silver Star for Valor.
Why was I awarded a Bronze Star V in Vietnam when I was told that I would be getting a DSC or Silver Star V?
Because the Bronze Star V was the impact award and then would have to be upgraded to a Silver Star or DSC at a later date. By the way there is no V device available with a silver star. Medal submission are made for a specific medal. As it goes through the chain of command for approvals, it is reviewed and compared to the actions of others that are being recommended for awards. They will make adjustments to the level of award to provide a consistent level of award for similar actions. I've seen a Commendation Medal reduced all the way to a Letter of Commendation. It is very common for a nomination for a Medal of Honor to be dropped as far down as a Bronze Star.
