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Silver Star
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Silver Star
(noun)
Silver Star
noun
plural
Silver Stars
Silver Star
noun
plural
Silver Stars
Britannica Dictionary definition of SILVER STAR
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a U.S. military award that is given to a soldier who is extremely brave in battle
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called also
Silver Star Medal
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