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There are 13 stars (signifying the original 13 colonies) on the Medal of Honor ribbon.
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How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
Can the Congressional Medal of Honor be won more than once?
Yes. Nineteen men have received the Medal twice. Five of these men received both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for the same action, fourteen earned the Medal in two different actions on two different occasions. All five instances of the award of both Medals for the same action occurred in WWI. The US 2nd Infantry Division in that war had one Brigade of Marines and one Brigade of soldiers, and this led to the duplication. No one has earned the Medal twice since WWI, but it is possible.
What do Bronze Stars on a World War 2 theater ribbon mean?
Bronze Stars on a World War II Campaign RibbonEach bronze star on the ribbon of a campaign medal or ribbon bar represents a campaign that the wearer served in. When the wearer has been in five campaigns they turn in the four bronze stars & replace it with a silver star, silver represents five campaigns. For example, three stars on an ETO ribbon would mean the veteran served in three campaigns in the European Theater of Operations.The EAME or E.A.M.E. (European, African, Middle Eastern) Theater Ribbon was a way for the U.S. Military to recogize where a person served during WW 2. It was given to all who participated in the European, African and Mediterranean theatres.As for the EAME ribbon itself, The colors of the ribbon have their own significance: the brown stripes on the outer edges represent the sands of the North African desert. The wide green stripes in the middle represent the forests of Europe. The narrow green white and red stripes on one side represent Italy and the narrow black and white stripes on the other side represent Germany. The narrow red white and blue stripes in the center represent the United States.Bronze Stars worn upon it are Campaign Stars, NOT to be confused with the Bronze Star Award for Valour. The two CAMPAIGNS mentioned here are:Rhineland: Sept. 14, 1944 - Mar. 21, 1945Central Europe: Mar. 22 - May 8, 1945For one example, a pilot might have these for piloting a B-17G based at Deenethorpe, England, on strategic bombing missions over Europe, Sept. 14, 1944 to V-E Day.Campaign Medals (theater ribbons) are on page 3 of United States Army Service MedalsNote that you need to be careful on the Internet. I just read that EAME stands for European/African/Mediteranean theater, but the ME really stands for Middle Eastern.More input:My late husband, a Chief Gunners Mate, had 13 stars on this ribbon, and he told me that each star stood for a different campaign. In addition he had the following: American Defense; 1 star. Philippine Lib. 2 stars; World War II Victory Medal; American Area (Good Conduct Medal); Commendation Ribbons.***********Here is a quote from the US Army website.A service star, also referred to as a battle star, campaign star, or engagement star, is an attachment to a military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. Service stars are typically issued for campaign medals, service medals, ribbon awards, and certain military badges. Service stars are different from award stars, which are issued for multiple awards of meritorious and combat decorations. The United States military issues bronze and silver and gold service stars, with a silver service star issued "in lieu" of five bronze. For instance, six campaigns, served on a campaign medal, would be annotated by one silver and one bronze service star. In some situations, service stars are only issued after the second award of a decoration. For instance, three awards of a Sea Service Ribbon would be annotated by the ribbon with two bronze service stars. The United States Army also occasionally issues award numerals, instead of service stars, to denote multiple awards of certain ribbon decorations. In addition to award numerals, the United States Army uses the same Gold award star that is worn on many Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard decorations to denote the tenth and final award of the Army Sea Duty Ribbon. Service stars issued for actions in which a United States Navy vessel participated are also placed on campaign streamers, which are affixed to the U.S. Navy flag. The regulations for this originated in 1942, which defined naval campaign areas and designated engagements. Participation in such engagements, by ships and by individuals, was then denoted by service stars. The United States Army followed a very similar practice with ground campaigns and battle engagements. A common point of confusion is to confuse bronze and silver service stars with the Silver Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal. The main difference between the two is that the Bronze and Silver Star Medals are individual decorations while service stars are worn on awards and are not individual decorations or medals.
How many stars are on the Brasil flag?
It has 27 five pointed stars.
Who was the most highly decorated British soldier in World War 1?
Lance Corporal William Coltman of The North Staffordshire Regiment is the most decorated soldier of World War 1 with five gallantry decorations which are Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, and Millitary Madal & Bar.
How many Silver Stars were awarded in World War 2?
The Silver Star Medal was awarded only for heroism in combat. In the medal hierarchy it ranks after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross (or Navy Cross) which are also only given for heroism in combat and before the Bronze Star Medal (either a heroism or meritorius service medal). This is a high honor for any serviceman. Occasionally people will ask this question because they have a campaign ribbon or other decoration with small 1/4 inch stars attached that are either bronze or silver in color. These stars indicate the number of times the decoration was awarded or the number of campaign's the recipient participated in. A bronze star equals 1 and a silver star equals five bronze stars
How many bronze stars are allowed on a navy ribbon?
up to 4, if five then star is silver in color. 1 silver star equals 5 bronze stars
How many Marine Officers won the Medal of Honor in the US Civil War?
Zero. Only 17 Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. Two Privates, five Corporals and ten Sergeants.
How many medals did Chesty Puller have?
* Navy Cross - four gold award stars (Five Navy Crosses!) * Distinguished Service Cross * Silver Star * Legions of Merit - one gold award star and Valor device * Bronze Star - Valor device * Air Medal - two Gold Stars * Purple Heart * Presidential Unit Citation - four bronze stars * Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - bronze star * Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal - bronze star * World War I Victory Medal - West Indies clasp * Haitian Campaign Medal * Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal * China Service Medal * American Defense Service Medal - Base Clasp * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - four bronze stars * World War II Victory Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korean War Service Medal - one silver star (in lieu of five bronze stars)
Did chesty puller earned the medal of honor?
Yes, Chesty Puller earned five Navy Crosses for his heroic actions during his military career, but he did not earn the Medal of Honor. He is one of the most decorated Marines in history, known for his leadership and bravery in combat.
What are Coast guard good conduct subsequent devices?
Your first award is a medal or a ribbon (depending on the uniform you're wearing) each subsequest award you receive a small bronze star (up to four, indicating your fifth awardy (Ribbon is one + four stars = five awards. Your sixth award is a small silver star. Seventh, a small silver star and a small bronze star etc....
What city has the most medal of honor recipients?
I believe it is Weymouth, Massachusetts with five. Buffalo, NY, also has five recipients (according to the Wiki: List of famous people from Buffalo, NY
Can the Congressional Medal of Honor be won more than once?
Yes. Nineteen men have received the Medal twice. Five of these men received both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for the same action, fourteen earned the Medal in two different actions on two different occasions. All five instances of the award of both Medals for the same action occurred in WWI. The US 2nd Infantry Division in that war had one Brigade of Marines and one Brigade of soldiers, and this led to the duplication. No one has earned the Medal twice since WWI, but it is possible.
How many African Americans soilders won the Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War?
A total of five African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their service during the Spanish-American War. They were: William H. Thompkins, Fitz Lee, John Henry ("Honus") Parker, Fitz Lee, and George H. Wanton.
What does 5 bronze stars look like?
(Reference the military award) When first awarded, the Bronze Star is a five-pointed star, bronze colored, on a mostly red ribbon. When worn thereafter, it's just a snippet of the red ribbon, which tiny metal pieces on it indicating subsequent awards, so "5 bronze stars" would be one red ribbon with four little metal tokens on it (and possibly a "V for valor" device if the award was for heroism rather than achievement).
What is the difference between the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart?
The Bronze Star Medal is an award presented for heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight. The medal is suspended from a red ribbon with a narrow blue stripe down the middle of the ribbon. A Bronze BATTLE Star is worn upon the Campaign Ribbon of the Theater that the veteran served in. Each Bronze BATTLE Star indicates a campaign that the veteran participated in. When the veteran has earned five Bronze BATTLE Stars, the five are replaced by a single Silver BATTLE Star. My father served in six campaigns in the MTO & ETO, so on his ribbon there was a silver & a bronze campaign star. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Name five US winners of the Croix de Guerre?
James Stewart, USAAC. George S. Patton, USA. Audie Murphy, USA, WWII, Medal of Honor. Eddie Rickenbacker, USAAS, WWI Ace, Medal of Honor. Sgt. Henry Johnson, WWI, Harlem Hellfighter. Isabel Weld Perkins, WWI, American Red Cross. Sgt. Alvin York, USA, WWI, Medal of Honor. Pvt. John J. Kelley, USMC, WWI Medal of Honor, two awards for same action. Major Peter Ortiz, USMC, OSS, Navy Cross 2 awards, OBE, 5 awards Croix de Guerre. Sgt.Major Dan Daily, WWI, USMC, Medal of Honor, two awards for different actions, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross.
