Yes.
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.
Silver Star
Three Silver Stars and 5 Bronze stars were awarded to crew members ofthe Canon during the Vietnamese Conflict.
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
One of four female nurses of WW2 to earn the medal.
Ask to see his discharge papers. If it's not documented, then no he didn't receive it.
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 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.
If he was never awarded it, they didn't think he deserved it. Therefor you cannot get it for him.
Yes
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.
No, the Navy Unit Commendation is not equivalent to the Silver Star or the Bronze Star. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy, while the Bronze Star is awarded for meritorious service or acts of heroism, typically in a combat situation. The Navy Unit Commendation recognizes a unit's outstanding performance in action, but it is not an individual award like the Silver or Bronze Star.
Silver Star
It was awarded for Gallentry in Action.
Three Silver Stars and 5 Bronze stars were awarded to crew members ofthe Canon during the Vietnamese Conflict.
Check the National Archives. You'll find a link below.
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.