Posted on Jan 29, 2022
We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star
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Silver Star Medal, One of America's Top Three Medals for Valor!
This video is about Silver Star Medal and how and why it was established as one the United States top three medals for valor. All the information shown came ...
Thank you my friend MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. for posting the perspective from Taskandpurpose.com which I receive daily via email.
Silver Star Medal, One of America's Top Three Medals for Valor!
This video is about Silver Star Medal and how and why it was established as one the United States top three medals for valor. The unique back ground and history of the Silver star medal is explained and examples of Army, Marine and Air Force awardees are shown. While initially an Army only award in 1942 it became authorized for all branches of the Military Services.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lAGzVCDwJk
Based on this account I looked up friends of mine who were awarded the Silver Star in GWOT operations.
1. My friend and USMA classmate [class of 1980] [at the time] COL David G Perkins was awarded the Silver Star during OIF. [He retired as a a full General after commanding TRADOC.]
2. COL Daniel Bartlett Allyn [USMA Class of 1981] was awarded the Silver Star during OIF. [He retired as a a full General after serving as Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army.]
FYI PO3 Edward Riddle PO1 Sam Deel SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury CPL Patrick Rasmusson CPL Douglas Chrysler CPL Dave Hoover Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Sgt Larry IrvineCSM Tony BlairSGT David SchraderSSG Roy Kelly IIPFC Andrew "Tommy" M.CWO4 Terrence ClarkCPL Ronald Keyes Jr SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D TSgt David L. SPC Maurice Evans COL Jon Thompson
Silver Star Medal, One of America's Top Three Medals for Valor!
This video is about Silver Star Medal and how and why it was established as one the United States top three medals for valor. The unique back ground and history of the Silver star medal is explained and examples of Army, Marine and Air Force awardees are shown. While initially an Army only award in 1942 it became authorized for all branches of the Military Services.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lAGzVCDwJk
Based on this account I looked up friends of mine who were awarded the Silver Star in GWOT operations.
1. My friend and USMA classmate [class of 1980] [at the time] COL David G Perkins was awarded the Silver Star during OIF. [He retired as a a full General after commanding TRADOC.]
2. COL Daniel Bartlett Allyn [USMA Class of 1981] was awarded the Silver Star during OIF. [He retired as a a full General after serving as Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army.]
FYI PO3 Edward Riddle PO1 Sam Deel SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury CPL Patrick Rasmusson CPL Douglas Chrysler CPL Dave Hoover Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Sgt Larry IrvineCSM Tony BlairSGT David SchraderSSG Roy Kelly IIPFC Andrew "Tommy" M.CWO4 Terrence ClarkCPL Ronald Keyes Jr SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D TSgt David L. SPC Maurice Evans COL Jon Thompson
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Army Medals | How To Get Them & What They Mean
In this video I explain some of the basics on Army Medals/Ribbons, what they mean, and how to earn them.AR-600-8-22https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR...
Army Medals | How To Get Them & What They Mean
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FYI ]LTC John Mohor SSG (Join to see) PO1 Tony Holland [~ 1129225:SSG Edward Tilton] CSM Bruce Trego SSG Robert Webster SFC Richard Williamson SSG Robert PrattLTC Tom Jones LTC Orlando Illi MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.LTC Greg Henning LTC Tom Jones LTC (Join to see) MAJ Ken Landgren CPT Jack Durish CPT (Join to see)SFC John Lich SSG Michael Noll COL Jean (John) F. B.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdYco0Krjr0
FYI ]LTC John Mohor SSG (Join to see) PO1 Tony Holland [~ 1129225:SSG Edward Tilton] CSM Bruce Trego SSG Robert Webster SFC Richard Williamson SSG Robert PrattLTC Tom Jones LTC Orlando Illi MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.LTC Greg Henning LTC Tom Jones LTC (Join to see) MAJ Ken Landgren CPT Jack Durish CPT (Join to see)SFC John Lich SSG Michael Noll COL Jean (John) F. B.
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The Most Emotional Medal of Honor Vietnam War Story Ever Sammy L. Davis Combat Veteran Interview
The is Sammy L Davis' own account of the action that led to his Medal of Honor. It is an amazing emotional tale of love, courage, and brotherhood. A must wat...
It's a judgment call. As Chief of Awards and Decorations for the 9th Infantry Division for part of my tour of duty in Vietnam, the first judgment is in the hands of the person making the recommendation. In some few cases, the division Commanding General awarded them immediately following an action and that was the end of it. Cutting orders for the award was a formality. In actuality, the CG never witnessed the act. Rather, the CG was responding to a commanders recommendation proffered in the immediate aftermath of a major action. In most cases, recommendations were initiated by those witnessing the act of valor and the basis of their choice of award is lost in the fog of their thinking (or common sense, if you prefer). None had a pocket guide to instruct them. Awards recommendations were forwarded to division hq gathering endorsements along the way like a dog collects ticks running through the woods. When a sufficient number landed on my desk, I assembled a team of officers and read the recommendations to them, after which they voted. In most cases they either accepted the judgment of those who had initiated or reviewed the recommendation. In a few they voted to lower the award or send it back for more information (usually none came back). Rarely, they elevated the award above what was recommended. During my time in this position, I had the great honor of helping investigate and document four acts of valor that were recommended for the MoH and awarded it. (Only one met my personal test).
https://youtu.be/mn7vnlZcAv4
https://youtu.be/mn7vnlZcAv4
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Austin is one of a few general officers who have received the Silver Star during the war on terrorism. Task & Purpose has only identified two others: Army Maj. Gen. Buford Blount, the 3rd Infantry Division’s commander during the Iraq invasion, who recommended Austin for his Silver Star; and Army Brig. Gen. William Grimsley, who received the award for his actions when he was a colonel leading the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in March and April 2003.
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Apparently Task and Purpose is awful at research. Paul LaCamera received the silver star.
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