Silver Star
Third-highest combat honor
The Silver Star is a United States military decoration awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy.
It ranks as the third-highest combat valor award, below the Medal of Honor and service crosses.
His grandfather earned a Silver Star in Korea.
The medal features a small silver star at its center.
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Exceptional courage under duress
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- citationMention of a source
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- Military DecorationsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Navy Cross, combat ribbon, service ribbon
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Navy Cross, Victoria Cross, Legion of Honor
- military medalsPurple Heart, Medal of Honor, Iron Cross, Victoria Cross, Navy Cross
- Naval HonorsNavy Cross, Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, battle stars, campaign medals
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Silver StarMedal of Honor
Peak military valor recognition
Bronze Star · Navy Cross · Purple Heart · Air Force Cross · Victoria Cross
Silver Stardishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · general discharge · demotion · disgrace · military prison
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