Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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July 13, West Oaks branch of the Orange County Library System, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, free, ocextension.eventbrite.com, 407-254-9200.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The Airmen earned praise for their skill and bravery in combat during World War II, with members being awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations, 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 14 Bronze Stars, 60 Purple Hearts, and at least one Silver Star.
2nd Lt. Frank Moody's official military portrait.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 June 2024
Dealey was also awarded the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest decoration, and a Silver Star posthumously for his actions in Harder’s fifth patrol, from March to July 1944.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
Dealey, the sub’s commander, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and a Silver Star.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
Both Today Move and Thompson Nations use the address 2814 Silver Star Rd., Suite 219.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
His bravery in combat during the Vietnam War earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star, and history will remember his public service career that has spanned seven decades.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The most striking example is the horse Silver Star, brought to life by the acrobat Antoine Boissereau.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The Airmen earned praise for their skill and bravery in combat during World War II, with members being awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations, 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 14 Bronze Stars, 60 Purple Hearts, and at least one Silver Star.
2nd Lt. Frank Moody's official military portrait.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 June 2024
Dealey was also awarded the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest decoration, and a Silver Star posthumously for his actions in Harder’s fifth patrol, from March to July 1944.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
Dealey, the sub’s commander, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and a Silver Star.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
Both Today Move and Thompson Nations use the address 2814 Silver Star Rd., Suite 219.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
His bravery in combat during the Vietnam War earned him the Silver Star and Bronze Star, and history will remember his public service career that has spanned seven decades.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The most striking example is the horse Silver Star, brought to life by the acrobat Antoine Boissereau.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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