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Decoration Examples
Silver Star Citation
Heroism - Posthumously
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Key Points to Writing
- PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
- Achievement
Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
- DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points
in a PCS medal
- Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1
is you
- The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
- ASK for/WRITE
a Mid Tour decoration
- WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you
get
- Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!
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The following Silver Star for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the
enemy example has been taken from an
email submission. Please remember, the Silver Star is a DoD level award
and there is no specific service processes once it leaves the immediate chain of
command, as it is awarded by the President. If needed some location and mission information has been changed to protect myself and the
people I have received the package from. If possible, a little insight
will be given if it has been related.
If you have anything you would like to submit, please do so. Also, if
you have found this information useful, please let me know. Everyone of these
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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF
THE SILVER STAR
TO
<FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star
Medal (Posthumously) to <FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine
Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as
Platoon Sergeant, Second Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines,
Regimental Combat Team 5, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force in
support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM from 21 March to 11
April 2003. During numerous encounters with the enemy while advancing to
Baghdad, Staff Sergeant <LNAME> aggressively and fearlessly led his Marines. On
3 April 2003, his Company came under intense small arms fire from entrenched
Republican Guard positions outside the city of Al Azziaiyah. With complete
disregard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant <LNAME> exposed himself to
enemy fire and charged into the enemy fortifications, leading his Platoon's
assault on enemy positions. He single- handedly cleared one position, killing
two Republican Guard soldiers. He then led a fire team to destroy a second enemy
position. On 11 April 2003, while conducting a foot mobile combat patrol in the
Ur District of Baghdad, his Platoon was ambushed from multiple directions with
small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. Taking charge at the head of the
formation, he inspired his Marines and directed them to positions to counter the
enemy's attack. While bravely leading and fighting beside his Marines, he was
stuck by enemy fire and mortally wounded. By his bold leadership, wise judgment,
and complete dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant <LNAME> reflected great credit
upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service.
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