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3. Possibility - aircraft would sometimes return to base, on fire. Maybe he rescued pilot or crew.

Reply to Captain Zero (Original post)

Tue Jul 26, 2022, 07:29 AM

Jul 2022

I suggest you bring whatever documents you can accumulate and take them to your local Congress office. They have access to the pentagon that you and I don't. If the records weren't burned in the fire, you may get your answers.

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My Uncle (deceased) was awarded 3 Silver Stars in WW2. Question. [View all] Captain Zero Jul 2022 OP

My grandfather was also a mechanic, but for bombers JackintheGreen Jul 2022 #1

I think it's called a Unit Citation or Service Stars MartyTheGreek Jul 2022 #2

Possibility - aircraft would sometimes return to base, on fire. Maybe he rescued pilot or crew. 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #3

I think you are referring to the small stars worn on a ribbon decoration. Here is some information. John1956PA Jul 2022 #4

I could definitely see this DashOneBravo Jul 2022 #5

Silver Star Medal (SSM) douglas9 Aug 2022 #6