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To: kellynla

When a military member is awarded the same medal repeatedly, they are not presented the medal again. They receive a Gold Star worn on the medal or ribbon which represents each subsequent awarding of the medal. On the fifth award a Silver Star would be worn on the medal.

The Citation normally reads: "Gold Star awarded of in lieu of second award"


20 posted on 07/30/2004 9:23:23 AM PDT by Wristpin
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To: Wristpin; Middle Aged White Male

I think you might have wanted to address your post to "Middle aged white Male"...he was the one who didn't know


24 posted on 07/30/2004 9:33:56 AM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
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