The Silver Star, established by act of Congress on July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.  The required gallantry, while of lesser degree than that required for the award of the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.  It is also awarded upon letter application to The Adjutant General to those individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, received a citation for gallantry in action in World War I published in orders issued by the headquarters of a general officer.

We want to extend a special thanks to C. Douglas Sterner, Home of Heroes, for sharing his collection of Silver Star citations with us.

*SPECIAL NOTE:  This list of AMEDD Silver Star recipients should not be considered complete. This is an ongoing project and we welcome information on additional Silver Star, Bronze Star with "V" device, and ARCOM with "V" device recipients. Please contact us via e mail.

World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada) and Operation Just Cause (Panama)
OIF/OEF