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Yes, he was awarded a Silver Star for saving an entire Marine Recon Patrol by playing cat and mouse with enemy fighters to jam enemy radio and make himself a target to allow the Marines to be rescued. What makes it really cool, is he did it in an unarmed FAC!
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Was jimi Hendrix awarded the silver star for service in Vietnam?
Yes
When did Joseph Silver die?
Joseph Silver died in 1918.
When was Joseph Silver born?
Joseph Silver was born in 1868.
Can a Silver Star be awarded with a 'V' as in 'received a Silver Star with V'?
No, a Silver Star is only awarded under such cicumstances that "valor" is apparaent, thus no V insignia is added, however the Bronze Star can be awarded with or without a V.
Where can one find the citation of Specialist 4 Richard Dean Whited's Silver Star awarded in 1969 in Vietnam?
Contact: US Dept. of Defense Vietnam War Service Index; Brooke Rowe, Associate Librarian, The American War library (effective 2002).
Did Paul Wierather win the Silver star in Vietnam?
Was Paul Wierather 564784701 awared the Silver Star in the Vietnam War
As the Jamaican's 100m final women was placed 1st-gold 2nd silver 3rd silver will they have to run it again?
No, the results are final. Two silver medals were awarded and no bronze medal was awarded.
Was Scott Rutter awarded a silver star?
Yes.
How do I get my father's silver star never awarded?
If he was never awarded it, they didn't think he deserved it. Therefor you cannot get it for him.
What Women recevied bronze star in Vietnam?
In Vietnam, the Bronze Star was awarded for BOTH "Meritorious Achievement" and "Valor." If the medal was awarded for Valor it was designated to be accompanied by a brass/bronze metal "V" device. All women in the US military in Vietnam were either administrative personnel or medical nurses and they were not allowed near the front lines but operated in major base camps such as Quang Tri, Phu Bai, Da Nang, etc. They didn't operate at firebases, as a rule. US military women most assuredly were awarded Bronze Stars for Meritorious Achievements.
When is the Silver Star awarded to American servicemen?
The Silver Star is awarded to American servicemen and women for gallantry or valor in action against an enemy of the United States. It is typically awarded during times of war, but it can also be awarded during peacetime for acts of exceptional bravery. The Silver Star can be conferred by any branch of the U.S. armed forces.
How many silver medals will be given out at the 2012 Olympics?
Total of 304 silver metals were awarded.
