[Thud]

He might merit the Coast Guard Medal, which is equivalent to the Army's Soldier's Medal. I think those are the non-combat heroism equivalent of the Silver Star, though they might be the equivalent of a Distinguished Service Cross.

The MOH, Distinguished Service/Navy Crosses, Silver and Bronze Stars are awarded only for heroism in combat.

[lee martell]

I see. Thanks for the explanation.

[GenXPolymath]

The CMH is for combat, the medal of freedom is the domestic top honors. He certainly deserves the medal of freedom.