My Uncle (deceased) was awarded 3 Silver Stars in WW2. Question.

[John1956PA]

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

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_star#:~:text=Service%20stars%2C%20campaign%20stars%2C%20and%20battle%20stars%20are,Star%20Medal%29%20or%20Silver%20Star%20%28Silver%20Star%20Medal%29.

Service stars, campaign stars, and battle stars are worn with one point of the star pointing up on the suspension ribbon of a medal or service ribbon. A silver star is worn instead of five bronze stars. A service star is sometimes mistaken for a Bronze Star (Bronze Star Medal) or Silver Star (Silver Star Medal).
Awarded for: Worn to denote subsequent awards or periods of service.