Luta
honored with Silver Star Leonard F. Luta was presented with
the Silver Star medal on behalf of the United States. The medal is the third
highest combat decoration. The medal is awarded for gallantry in action
against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations
involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. He served with the 9th
Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters X Corps and
the 8th U.S. Army. The medal was awarded for actions performed on Feb. 10,
1951. Cimino also presented Luta with the Army Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal with four bronze battle stars, United
Nations Service Medal, South Korea Government Medal. Shamokin
News Item, PA Apr 03
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Korea
Veteran Earns Medal 50 years, six months and 13
days after he led a dozen men in a night attack on a hill in central
Korea - the United States government awarded Lt. Ray Sargent the Silver
Star. the medal, the third highest a soldier can receive, came with a
presidential citation, which reads, "Lt. Sargent's actions,
professional competence and devotion to duty are in keeping with the
highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon
himself, the 224th Infantry Regiment and the United States Army." Daily
Nexus - 11 Feb 2003
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Katy
family honors hero son (U.S. Army Cpl. Anthony Mata nominated
for a Silver Star) (Mar 02)
Maumee
ceremony honors a veteran During three years as a combat
medic in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, Donald J. Koontz earned two
Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, the combat medical
badge for heroism under fire, and other citations and medals. Toledo
Blade, OH 19 Jun 03
GIs
get extra salute for hard job well done Lt. Col. Eric
Schwartz, commander of the 2nd Brigade's Task Force 1-64, awarded the Army's
third-highest decoration, the Silver Star, to Charlie Company's
commander, Capt. Jason Conroy, and Staff Sgt. Jason Diaz, a tank commander.
Both were cited for "gallantry in action" throughout the war and
not for any specific incident. Schwartz also awarded Bronze Stars with a
"V" device for valor to nine of the 11 Charlie Company
soldiers who earned the medals. The remaining two are no longer with the
unit. Among those receiving the honors were company medics, Staff Sgt. Mark
Strunk, 39, of Windom, Minn., and Spc. Shawn Sullivan, 24, of Jacksonville.
Eight more soldiers received Bronze Stars for special achievement in
combat. And 14 soldiers received Army Commendation Medals with a
"V" device for valor. Several other soldiers received Commendation
Medals or Achievement Medals. The awards "are all
well-deserved, because these guys were under fire for 21 days," said
Conroy, 31, of Apalachin, N.Y. He also received a Bronze Star for
achievement. The top enlisted soldier in Charlie Company, 1st Sgt. Jose
Mercado, was one of those receiving a Bronze Star with a "V"
device. Atlanta Journal
Constitution, GA - 25 Jul 2003
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Silver
Star awardees help nation mark 9-11 anniversary
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter
Schoomaker pins the Silver Star Medal on
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Adamec Sept. 10. Adamec was awarded the nation's
third-highest medal for valor for destroying four Iraqi armored personnel
carriers during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Chief
Warrant Officer Donald Tabron, Master Sgt. Patrick M. Quinn, 1st Sgt. Dennis
Caylor, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Adamec and Cpl. Jeremiah C. Olsen were awarded
the nation's third-highest medal for valor in wartime, visited the
Washington, D.C., area to commemorate the second anniversary of the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks. Army Public Affairs 10 Sep
03
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Two
Charlie Co. soldiers get Silver Stars
Complete list of all recipients. Atlanta
Journal Constitution, GA - 25 Jul 2003
Afghan
native presents quilt to Pentagon Razia Jan, a native of
Kabul, Afghanistan presented a quilt to the Pentagon. Chief Warrant Officer
5 Donald F. Tabron of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2 Battalion,
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Airborne, will accept the quilt.
Tabron has served three tours of duty in Afghanistan and recently earned the
Silver Star for gallantry. Other Silver Star recipients from Special
Operations Command who attended the ceremony: Master Sergeant Patrick Quinn,
Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Adamec, and Corporal Jeremiah Olsen. 1st Sergeant
Dennis Caylor, a Silver Star recipient from the 82nd Airborne Division and
Sergeant Francis Munley, a Bronze Star with V device recipient, of the 3rd
Infantry Division. Army Public Affairs (press release) 11 Sep
03
Army
rewards soldier's bravery in OIF The
say war is hell, and for Spc. Adam Smalls, it came close - if hell looks
like tracer fire coming in and more rounds cooking off over your head- while
you're trapped inside your own tank, which is also on fire. The soldier who
staged his rescue,Sgt. 1st Class Javier Camacho, received the Silver Star
for that effort.
the Coastal Courier online 27 Oct 03
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Ex-Marine
receives Silver Star after group researches claim Former
Marine Millard Pearson wore a star yesterday that he has awaited for
more than three decades. The Silver Star for ''conspicuous
gallantry'' was pinned to his chest yesterday for action he took April
13, 1966, in Vietnam. A lance corporal, Pearson had crawled through the
entrance of a concealed bunker and encountered Viet Cong under a false
bottom inside. Tennessean.com 3 Nov 03
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Enterprise
veteran recalls action-packed tour in Vietnam George
Heneveld, highly decorated retired pilot, while in Vietnam through
January 1970, earned a Silver Star, a Distinguished Flying Cross,
a Bronze Star, 43 Air Medals - one with a Valor device, an Army
Commendation Medal with V device, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with
Silver Star and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star,
along with campaign medals. The Southeast Sun online
edition 5 Nov 03
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Airman
given medal for heroismTech. Sgt. Keary J. Miller, a
Kentucky Air National Guard member who braved a firefight in Afghanistan
to save 10 wounded American fighters received the Silver Star. He
is the only person to receive the award for heroism while serving with
the Kentucky Air National Guard. Miller, a pararescueman from the 123rd
Special Tactics Squadron, received the medal for his actions during a
17-hour firefight against al-Qaida and Taliban forces on March 4, 2002,
on a 10,200-foot ridge in southeastern Afghanistan. courier-journal.com
02 Nov 03
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Officer
won two Silver Stars in Germany James L. Pepper,
86, who received a Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, a Bronze Star with
Oak Leaf Cluster and other valor medals for his actions during World War
II, has tried to forget his war experience. Daily
American Republic 10 Nov 03
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Korean
War vet named parade grand marshal Retired U.S. Army Col.
Bill Coghill lost his leg in the First Battle of the Naktong Bulge. He
earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Daily
Republic 10 Nov 03
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Lost
medal finds rightful resting place
U.S. Army Cpl.
Manuel B. Hernandez of Flagstaff was killed in action in 1950 while
fighting in the Korean War.He managed to save eight other soldiers
before he was brought down by enemy fire. The U.S. Army posthumously
awarded Hernandez the Silver Star for his gallantry on the battlefield. azdailysun
11 Nov 03
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Soldier's
Bravery finally Saluted Ed Farnham won a Silver Star
and a Purple Heart 52 years ago in Korea. Farnham has one more
medal to get -- a Bronze Star, also earned 52 years ago -- and
the Army tells him it's on the way. Modbee.com 9 Nov 03
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Montana
soldier honored with Silver Star for valor in Somalia
For Maj. Firman Ray, it is at least 10 years old.
The 34-year-old Butte native was awarded the Silver Star on Wednesday
for his valor in leading a mission to aid U.S. Army Rangers after their
helicopter was shot down in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Sept. 25, 1993. On that
day, Ray led his anti-tank unit through heavy fire, directing gunners as
they destroyed three enemy positions just north of the helicopter crash
site, according to a recounting of the incident on a U.S. Army Web site.
When another firefight ensued, Ray dismounted and, on the run, dodged under
considerable fire to position the gun vehicles to secure the site, the Web
site said. Again and again, his unit came under fire.Finally, when the site
was secured, he helped retrieve the remains of the three soldiers killed
when the helicopter was shot down. Ravallinews.com 20 Nov 03
After
much struggle, WWII medal arrives Arthur J. Sauler died a
hero on April 8, 1945, in World War II. Eleven years ago, the process began
to research the 21-year-old pilot’s death and have the U.S. Air Force
properly recognize his heroism with the prestigious Medal of Honor. Four
years ago, the Air Force announced it would recognize Sauler, not with the
Medal of Honor, but with the Silver Star. Not to say that the Silver
Star is not a significant recognition. A certificate accompanying the medal
reads: “First Lt. Arthur J. Sauler distinguished himself by gallantry in
connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United
States near Blattendorf, Germany, on April 8, 1945. On that date, while
piloting a B-17 bomber with the 486th Bomb Group on a mission from England,
Lt. Sauler’s aircraft was hit by the enemy and severely damaged. With
complete disregard for his personal safety, Lt. Sauler kept the aircraft
aloft until all crew members had bailed out. This courageous act led to the
survival of all his crew members, except himself. By his gallantry and
devotion to duty in the dedication of his service to his country, Lt. Sauler
has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.” zwire.com
21 Nov 03
Sgt.
Booker of Apollo died a hero Sgt Stevon Booker was gunned
down by enemy fire on April 5, at age 34 while serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. His family was presented a Silver Star a couple of months
ago in Booker's honor for "gallantry in action" and
"extraordinary heroism in combat." Valley News
Dispatch 22 Nov 03
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Ceremony
will honor fallen Freehold soldier Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds was killed in
action U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds was
posthumously awarded the Silver Star. The citation issued in his name
states: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving
as a machine gunner of Company E, 2nd Battalion, First Marine
Regiment, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy
aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. With his company under
attack by a vastly outnumbering hostile force, Cpl. Reynolds
repeatedly exposed himself to a devastating barrage of enemy automatic
weapons and small arms fire to deliver a large volume of accurate fire
on the attackers. Mortally wounded while attempting to clear his gun and
put it back in operation after it had jammed during the furious action,
Cpl. Reynolds served to inspire his comrades to heroic efforts and
contributed immeasurably to the successful repulse of the enemy attack.
His outstanding courage and loyal devotion to duty in the face of
overwhelming odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the
United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his
country." News Transcript 27 Nov 03
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Lt.
Col. Darwin G. Edwards Lt. Col. Darwin G. Edwards, 67, of
Warner Robins, Ga., has died. He was a highly decorated combat veteran with
33 years of exceptionally honorable military service and 14 years of
distinguished service to the Robins AFB Museum of Aviation. His combat
service came in Vietnam with the 20th Special Operations Squadron and in
Europe with the 7th SOS. During these tours he was recognized as an
outstanding pilot and adept leader. He also served at Robins AFB as a tanker
crew member; at Homestead, Fla., where he commanded a search and rescue
unit; and at Washington, D.C., with the elite 1st Helicopter Squadron. Among
his numerous awards and decorations were the Silver Star, two
Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Meritorious Service Medals, the Purple
Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. After retiring from
the Air Force in 1989, he became curator of the Robins AFB Museum of
Aviation. The Post-Searchlight 22 Nov 03
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Battlefield
bravery honored Sgt.
1st Class Benjamin Jones is presented the Silver Star by Lt. Gen.
Philip Kensinger, the U.S. Army Special Operations commander. As well,
Capt. John Anderson was awarded the Bronze Star with a valor device
and Staff Sgt. David Langer, a Army Commendation Medal with a valor
device. Fayetteville Online 13 Jan 04
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WWII
vet gets medal 59 years after heroic actions Ignacio
Servin dons an Army uniform before he was awarded the Silver Star
for bravery during World War II. Servin and buddy Charles
"Chico" Samario volunteered to destroy a tunnel loaded with
ammunition. The two crawled down a hill with 24 pounds of explosives and
one rifle to blow up the ammunition dump on Peleliu Island in the
Asian-Pacific theater. Their heroic action helped destroy the enemy's
hold on the island and is credited with saving the lives of soldiers and
Marines. The Arizona Republic 6 Dec 03
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101st
Airborne Division Soldier Receives Silver Star The
Silver Star awarded to 101st Airborne Division combat medic Pvt.
Dwayne Turner. Pvt. Dwayne Turner, a combat medic assigned to
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, provided life-saving medical care to 16 fellow soldiers April
13 when his unit came under a grenade and small-arms attack 30 miles
south of Baghdad. defenselink 11 Feb 04
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NYPD
priest, army chaplain dies in Queens Msgr.
John McCullagh (l.) welcomes Mother Theresa on her visit to America in
1981 as an unidentified priest and nun look on. Msgr. John McCullagh, a
New York City Police Department chaplain for two decades and highly
decorated military chaplain while serving with U.S. Army paratroops in
Vietnam. McCallagh made more than 200 jumps with airborne troops in
Vietnam and was bestowed with the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two
Legions of Merit as well as the Vietnamese Medal of Gallantry. Times
Ledger 26 Feb 04
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After
32 years, El Pasoan awarded Silver Star Col. Glenn
Mitchell, left, applauded retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ruben Cadriel on
Monday after Cadriel received the Silver Star medal for gallantry
in action. elpasotimes.com news 11 Feb 04
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SP4
Michael J. Hayes Silver Star
Citation 6 Oct 69 in Republic of Vietnam.
Award
of Silver Star to Doolittle Raider Crew Members
Copy of Citation. Additional information can be found here.
Doolittleraiders.com
Award
of Silver Star to Le Ngoc Tru Copy
of Citation.
Award
of Silver Star to William Whitmore Copy
of Citation. pacificu.edu
Silver
Star recipient earned the right to speak his mind
James Bird WWII
Lecture Institute
281st
Assault Helicopter Company Silver Star Winners
Citations, details, etc. 281st AHC
96th
Infantry Division in WWII - Silver Star Recipients
List for recipients. Also list of other medals
awarded (Medal of Honor,
Distinguished Service Cross, PUC) 96th Inf Div
Captain
William J. Dube Jr awarded Silver Star
Also awarded Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Lt.
Col. Hercules Green For his
outstanding leadership and bravery at the Battle of the Apple Orchard during
the Korean War, he was awarded the US Silver Star for Gallantry.
List
of Silver Star Recipients from the following Units:
Soldiers
Receive Silver Star Five
soldiers who were awarded the Silver Star for actions during the war on
terror say the award isn’t about their actions — it’s about their
units. Paraglide 11 Sep 03
George
O. Prewitt earns two Silver Star Medals
WWII Heroes
Seth
Wheeler awarded Silver Star First
Lieutenant U.S. Army - 325th Glider Infantry 1942 - 1946.
Silver
Star Awarded John J. Waller,
Seaman 2nd Class, USNR
First
Lieutenant Robert A. McDonald, (then Second Lieutenant), 01309781,
Infantry, Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment
Silver Star Citation and other medals awarded during WWII.
George
L. Hansen - T/Sgt. Company D 134th Infantry Regiment
Citation and photo.
Award
Of The Silver Star
World
War II - Prisoners of War - Stalag Luft I
Puerto
Rican Soldiers The 65th
Infantry Borinqueneers Silver Star Winners.
Hospitalman
John V. Kickham's Silver Star Medal
Citation, photos, etc.
HMM-364 in Vietnam
Silver
Star Medal awarded to Lieutenant Commander Bruce M. Hyatt, USNR
Citation
Vietnam
vet finally receives his Silver Star
It's been 32 years coming, but former Army Cpl. William R.
Street, a veteran of the Vietnam War, received the Silver Star with one Oak
Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart. army. mil 7 Apr 2000
Retired
airborne soldier gets Silver Star for World War II heroics
The airborne staff sergeant's view from the French cliff
would have been extraordinarily beautiful under different circumstances. The
Siagne River framed the scene from below as a clear-blue autumn sky languidly
lounged above. As the American soldier continued his climb up the cliff, a
sudden explosion of mortars and gunfire provided by a group of German Army
soldiers located above served to spoil this peaceful picture. For his daring
ascent up the cliff and ensuing successful assault on a German position during
World War II, long-retired Lt. Col. Frank Dallas at last received the Silver
Star. army.mil 30 Jun 98
War
veteran, columnist dies Retired
Army Col. Harry G. Summers, a Korean and Vietnam war veteran and a syndicated
columnist, died Nov. 14 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He was 67. In 1966
Summers went to Vietnam with a combat infantry unit as a battalion operations
officer. For his actions there he received the Silver Star and two Purple
Hearts. army.mil 22 Nov 99
Army
rewards former Korean War POW's gallant efforts For
three years, Pfc. Wayne Johnson meticulously compiled and maintained a list of
his comrades who died in captivity in Korea. Forty-three years later, the Army
is recognizing the gallant efforts of this dedicated young soldier who looked
adversity in the face and said, "I will continue." Lieutenant
General John E. Miller, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Training and Doctrine
Command, will present the Silver Star Medal to Johnson. army.mil
Second
Lieutenant James Roscoe Cannon USMC
- Silver Star Citation. echo23marines6569.org
Sgt
Joe R. Crow USMC Reserve Silver
Star Citation
These
Men Are Heroes of the Army Security Agency
SSG Danny Hall, SGT James Alward, and SP5 Donald Childs - each has
been presented a Silver Star Medal for Valor.
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The
story behind LBJ's Silver Star
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lyndon Baines Johnson, the first member of Congress
to enter active duty in World War II, was awarded the Silver Star in
1942 for gallantry in action on a flight over enemy territory. But
historians have called Johnson's decoration one of the most undeserved
Silver Stars in history, and CNN's review of the historical record
raises new questions about the circumstances of its award by Gen.
Douglas McArthur nearly 60 years ago. CNN.com |
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History
of the Judge Advocate General's Corps
Combat in the European
Theater of Operations was bloody and brutal. 1LT Samuel E. Spitzer was well
aware of this on the morning of July 31, 1944. Laying down his weapons,
Spitzer walked down the center of a small French town, calling out in German
for the German soldiers to surrender. As a result, 508 Germans were captured.
Spitzer's bold action saved numerous American lives, and for his courage, the
young lieutenant was awarded the Silver Star. gordon.army.mil |
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Silver
Star Awarded
Brig. General Bryant E. Moore awards the Silver
Star to Pfc. Lacey Cox, Jamaica, New York, for knocking out an
80-ton tank in Netphen, Germany. 8th Inf Div WW11 |
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Silver
Star Presentation
CPT Mark Carr (Silver Star), Chester
Duncan (DFC) and Merlin Safrit "Smoky" and others Aug 68. 571st Med.
Phu Bai. Dustoff.org |
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Silver
Star Awarded
Twenty year old Corporal Mike Everett has just been presented with the Silver
Star Medal by the Commanding Officer of Marine Air Station Beaufort (SC)
in June 1970. Mike was cited for action on 15 April 1969 as a crew/chief
with HMM-165.
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