Noun
a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
Source: WordNetInstead of looking abroad, Silver Star, a robot vacuum-cleaner maker headquartered in Shenzhen, is now seeking to increase its market share within China, particularly via e-commerce. Source: Internet
He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima ; the wounds he suffered led to the amputation of both legs below the knee. Source: Internet
Frank, 363–406, 418, 424, and 553; Zimmerman, p. 122–123; Griffith, p. 204; Hough, p. 337; Rottman, p. 63. Silver Star medals were awarded to Sgt. Norman Greber of Ohio, Pvt. Source: Internet
On July 19, 1932, the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the Silver Star Medal. Source: Internet
In 2009, however, a Silver Star awarded to crewmember Terry Halbardier, who braved machine-gun and cannon fire to repair a damaged antenna that restored the ship's communications, in the award citation named Israel as the attacker. Source: Internet
Likewise, the general said it was fair play when he pinned the Silver Star on his brother. Source: Internet