Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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Chaney didn’t know Brewer or much about his background when he was confirmed by the Senate and took over the office, but Chaney saw that his new boss wore a Silver Star lapel pin.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
It was renamed in March for World War II paratrooper and Silver Star recipient Roland Bragg.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Smith was also the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during his time in the military.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
Sadly, he was killed at Iwo Jima while leaving his position to help another Marine who had fallen in the battle, earning the Silver Star posthumously.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
It was renamed in March for World War II paratrooper and Silver Star recipient Roland Bragg.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Smith was also the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during his time in the military.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 June 2025
Sadly, he was killed at Iwo Jima while leaving his position to help another Marine who had fallen in the battle, earning the Silver Star posthumously.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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