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Silver Star. Silver Star Medal. The Silver Star Awards are the United States' third-highest award exclusively for military operations involving conflict and ranks fifth in the precedence of military awards behind the Medal of Honor, the Crosses (Distinguished Service Cross; Navy Cross; and Air Force Cross), the Defense Distinguished Service ...
Feb 1, 2019 · The Silver Star Medal is the third highest military award for acts of gallantry in combat against an enemy of the United States of America. American military service members have been awarded the Silver Star since its authorization by Congress in 1918 and it’s the first medal awarded solely for bravery under fire.
Army Air Corps/Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force members recognized for actions prior to 1 July 1948 are listed as Army members; on/after 1 July 1948 they are listed as Air Force members. Members listed multiple times were recognized for valor the number of times listed. For example, a Soldier whose name is listed twice on the Army’s ...
The Silver Star, officially known as the Silver Star Medal, is the United States military's third-highest decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.
Aug 12, 2019 · The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor to the U.S. Army's "Citation Star" and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' "Navy Commendation Star," a 3/16-inch diameter silver star device worn on...
The Silver Star. Medal of Honor. The nation’s highest military award for valor is the Medal of Honor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. By law, only U.S. service members who...
This medal, designed by the firm of Bailey, Banks and Biddle, is a gilt-toned star of five points. On the obverse side in the center, is a small silver star, (the same size as the original citation star) centered within a wreath of laurel. Eighteen rays radiate from the star to the wreath.
