Silver Star

American

noun

U.S. Army.

a bronze star with a small silver star at the center, awarded to a soldier who has been cited in orders for gallantry in action, when the citation does not warrant the award of a Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross.

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The pilots got the Silver Star, while the tanker crew will be presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2025

He commanded a Swift boat on the Mekong Delta for four months in 1969, earning a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

Among the many awards Dick received were the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

Silver Star is lying on his side, and Marlena is kneeling next to him, still wearing the rose dress from the night before.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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