The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces’ third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.
The Silver Star Medal is awarded for gallantry. The gallantry displayed must have taken place while in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
The Silver Star Medal is awarded for singular acts of valor or heroism over a brief period, such as one or two days of a battle.
Edison Hero Lucien Houle was awarded the Silver Star for actions in Tunisia in 1943. While other Edison Heroes are reported to have won the Silver Star, Lucien’s award is the first that has been confirmed.
Lucien’s Silver Star citation has been added to his page.
Read the citation here.
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