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The Silver Star that is awarded to American servicemen is awarded by the United Sates in instances of bravery in military combat. The award can be given while acting against the enemy or with service of a friendly foreign troop.
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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.
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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 Gene Limbaugh awarded silver star Gulf War?
Try the American War Library. They might be able to help.
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.
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.
What is the silver star awarded for?
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.
What is the British army equivalent of the American army bronze star medal?
As the Military Cross is roughly equivalent to the Silver Star, the closest award in the British Army to a Bronze Star would be Mention in Despatches. This is not a medal, but usually awarded as an oak leaf allowed to be worn on the campaign medal.
