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Bring up this website and scroll down to the Silver Star, it will give you the requirements. http://www.americal.org/awards/achv-svc.htm Title 10, United States Code § 3746. Silver star: award The President may award a silver star of appropriate design,with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or distinguished service cross- (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; (2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or (3) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
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Can a Silver Star be awarded with a 'V' as in 'received a Silver Star with V'?
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When is the Silver Star awarded to American servicemen?
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What is the Silver Star and why is it awarded?
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Is the silver star awarded for so many parachute jumps?
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Was Robert Wallace Graham awarded a Silver star in World War 2?
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What Medal was Nathaniel Quentin awarded during World War 2?
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What does a small silver star on a World War 2 ribbon mean?
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Was William Hall awarded a Silver Star?
Check the National Archives. You'll find a link below.
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Was lee Marvin awarded a silver star?
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Mary Roberts awarded the silver star medal?
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Who was a French Army Officer that was awarded the US Silver Star Medal?
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What President was awarded the Silver Star in 1942?
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Why stars are silver?
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