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With some exceptions, like dishonorable discharges, all servicemen have been awarded a medal, just completing basic training might earn them the National Defense ribbon. Therefore all veterans are decorated veterans...however, what the term "decorated veteran" has come to mean to people in general; is a veteran that has been awarded a medal for valor (decorated for valor or decorated for heroism).
So even though a servicemember is decorated with a medal (only the ribbon is actually worn), only the ones "for valor" are generally what the term "decorated veteran" pertains to.
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What does decorated veteran mean?
Oh, dude, a decorated veteran is basically a military member who got a bunch of shiny medals for doing cool stuff like being brave and heroic in battle. It's like getting a participation trophy, but way more impressive and way less likely to collect dust on a shelf. So yeah, decorated veterans are basically the MVPs of the military world, getting recognized for their badassery with all those fancy badges and ribbons.
Who was the highest decorated World War 2 veteran in the Pacific Theater?
Harley Miller
What is the definition of a local hero?
Someone from a small town who did something renowned. For example a baseball star or a decorated war veteran.
Do the children of a decorated veteran of World War 2 receive money?
It depends on what nation the person served for. In the US, generally, no.
Who was a famous american war hero?
Audie Murphy is the most decorated American war veteran, but there are lots of heroes that have fought for our country.
Why did Kennedy felt he needed to stand up to communism in Vietnam because?
Kennedy was NOT new to foreign aggression. He was a decorated war veteran of WW2 (Commander of Patrol Torpedo Boat #109/PT-109) and had been "briefed" by the out-going President Eisenhower, himself a veteran of WW2.
How are American veterans honored?
In the US, veterans are honored on Veteran's Day by military ceremonies and parades, military open houses and air shows, and the graves of fallen veterans are visited and decorated.
What is a veteran in reference to the military?
n. # A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity: a veteran of political campaigns. # A person who has served in the armed forces: "Privilege, a token income . . . were allowed for veterans of both world wars"(Mavis Gallant). # An old soldier who has seen long service. adj. # Having had long experience or practice: a veteran actor. # Of or relating to former members of the armed forces: veteran benefits. [Latin veterānus, from vetus, veter-, old.] from: http://www.answers.com/veteran
What war was hitler a veteran of?
Yes. He was a corporal messenger/runner for the 16th Bavarian Reserve Regiment, one of the most dangerous positions a soldier could hold. He participated in several major WW1 battles and often encountered enemy fire. He was wounded and temporarily blinded during WW1, and was twice decorated for bravery.
Is Bob Howard decorated Vietnam veteran still living?
Yes, Bob Howard is still living and is currently serving as President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He has also made multiple trips to Iraq visiting our troops.
Who is a famous veteran?
There are many famous US veterans: many soldiers became US Presidents (Grant, Roosevelt, Bush, Eisenhower, Truman, Lincoln to name a few); Generals of the Army George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur; highly decorated WWII veteran Audie Murphy and WWI veterans Alvin York and Colonel William J. Donovan
Is there a tree in Canada and how is it decorated?
There are lots of trees in Canada. As for decorated trees, there are many trees in Canada which are decorated for Christmas. And how they are decorated depends on who is decorating them. They can be decorated in all kinds of ways.
