What does decorated veteran mean?

Answer 1

Oh, dude, a decorated veteran is basically a military member who got a bunch of shiny medals for doing cool stuff like being brave and heroic in battle. It's like getting a participation trophy, but way more impressive and way less likely to collect dust on a shelf. So yeah, decorated veterans are basically the MVPs of the military world, getting recognized for their badassery with all those fancy badges and ribbons.

Answer 2

A decorated veteran is a military service member who has been awarded honors or medals for their exceptional performance, bravery, or service during their time in the armed forces. These decorations can include awards such as the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, or Medal of Honor, among others. Being a decorated veteran typically signifies a high level of dedication, sacrifice, and heroism in the line of duty.

Answer 3

With some exceptions, like dishonorable discharges, all servicemen have been awarded a medal, just completing basic training might earn them the National Defense ribbon. Therefore all veterans are decorated veterans...however, what the term "decorated veteran" has come to mean to people in general; is a veteran that has been awarded a medal for valor (decorated for valor or decorated for heroism).

So even though a servicemember is decorated with a medal (only the ribbon is actually worn), only the ones "for valor" are generally what the term "decorated veteran" pertains to.

Answer 4

A decorated veteran is anyone who received what are referred to as "personal decorations" for something they personally did.

Answer 5

A highly decorated veteran and a decorated veteran are BOTH decorated veterans. The difference being that a highly decorated veteran received higher decorations than a decorated veteran.