Silver Star
noun
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action
called also Silver Star Medal
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In addition to the Silver Star, he was honored with a Purple Heart and the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, according to the National Guard.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, Cram downplayed his heroism.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus, the property’s Blue Sky Ski Lounge, located at the base of Park City’s Silver Star chairlift, ensures a supremely seamless experience for a day on the slopes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, Cram downplayed his heroism.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
For his ultimate sacrifice, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor — and earlier this year the Secretary of the Navy announced a future ship will be named USS Travis Manion.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus, the property’s Blue Sky Ski Lounge, located at the base of Park City’s Silver Star chairlift, ensures a supremely seamless experience for a day on the slopes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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