You can find out if your dad won the bronze star in World War 2 by contacting the military records center in St. Louis, MO.
Try the American War Library first; then, if need be, try the VVA or VFW, or AMVETs (veteran groups).
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.
This is not a comprehensive list, but he received the Silver Star Medal for the attack on the artillery battery at Carentan on Normandy. And he received a Purple Heart Medal.
Silver Star
Have number on box incaseing silver from ww2
Try the American War Library first; then, if need be, try the VVA or VFW, or AMVETs (veteran groups).
No comprehensive list exists for recipients of a Silver Star Medal during the Battle of the Bulge.
Lunar The Silver Star - 1992 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:T
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.
The Unit - 2006 Silver Star 2-11 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-14
While the Silver Star itself was created in 1932, the Citation Star, created in 1918, was its predecessor. Veterans of World War I were eligible to convert the Citation Star, if awarded, to the Silver Star. I know because my grandfather converted his Citation Star for Gallantry in Action to the Silver Star. However, the U.S. government kept very poor official records on this award and you may have trouble finding your WWI veteran's name on a list of recipients.
Las Vegas - 2003 Silver Star 2-10 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13 Spain:13
Yes, and Kerry also received the Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.
For many veteran's, a star tattoo on their hands means that they got through a difficult time in their lives. A veteran wearing a star tattoo can also mean that they shined during their time served.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
This is not a comprehensive list, but he received the Silver Star Medal for the attack on the artillery battery at Carentan on Normandy. And he received a Purple Heart Medal.
Silver Star was created in 1932.