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The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces for valor against the enemy. The Distinguished Cross awards and the Medal of Honor are higher.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoUsually gallantry, or some other such act. They don't just hand out silver stars like they do other medals.
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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.
Was Scott Rutter awarded a silver star?
Yes.
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 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.
Was jimi Hendrix awarded the silver star for service in Vietnam?
Yes
Is the silver star awarded for so many parachute jumps?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded for bravery and not for parachute jumps. However, the paratrooper wears special Wings badge on his uniform. After several jumps he could wear a Star above his paratrooper wings. Different star.
What Medal was Nathaniel Quentin awarded during World War 2?
Silver Star
What does a small silver star on a World War 2 ribbon mean?
It was awarded for Gallentry in Action.
Bronze and Silver Star medals awarded to USS Canon PG-90?
Three Silver Stars and 5 Bronze stars were awarded to crew members ofthe Canon during the Vietnamese Conflict.
Was William Hall awarded a Silver Star?
Check the National Archives. You'll find a link below.
How many military women have been awarded the Silver Star?
The first Silver Star for gallantry awarded to a miliary women happened during WWII when four nurses were the recipients; 1st Lt. Mary Roberts, 2d Lt. Elaine Roe, 2d Lt. Virginia Rourke, and 2d Lt. Ellen Ainsworth Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester is the first woman soldier since World War II to receive the Silver Star
Who was a French Army Officer that was awarded the US Silver Star Medal?
Jacques-Philippe Leclerc de Hautecloque.
