Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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Her maternal grandfather, Edward Hagan, who died when Ledecky was 11, was a Navy doctor who went to war in 1943, aged 26 years old, and was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a purple heart for his service.
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Aimee Lewis, CNN, 27 July 2024
He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the attack.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024
He was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star for his service in WWII.
—Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
July 13, West Oaks branch of the Orange County Library System, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, free, ocextension.eventbrite.com, 407-254-9200.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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Aimee Lewis, CNN, 27 July 2024
He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the attack.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024
He was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star for his service in WWII.
—Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
July 13, West Oaks branch of the Orange County Library System, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, free, ocextension.eventbrite.com, 407-254-9200.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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