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Veterans

JackintheGreen

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1. My grandfather was also a mechanic, but for bombers

Reply to Captain Zero (Original post)

Tue Jul 26, 2022, 03:41 AM

Jul 2022

There might have been enemy action at the air base, which may or may not have been close to the front lines (for example in North Africa). He may have rushed to fight a fire after incendiary bombing or pulled somebody from wreckage. Phrases like “with reckless disregard for his own safety” are often attached to Silver Star commendations.

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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