Silver Star
Award
The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the... Wikipedia
Awarded for: Gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States
First awarded: August 1932 (WWI Army Silver Star conversion)
Next (lower): Defense Superior Service Medal
Status: Currently awarded