[Chong]

In addition to the testimony by this guy, when one is awarded a Silver Star, V as in Valor, is already stipulated. There is no such thing as Silver Star with Combat V!!

However, hanoi john managed to receive a ST with V, according to his DD214 on his website (End of Page 2 of his DD 214).

What a freaking "hero!"

[Jordan Vandenberg]

Here's the link to his DD214. Get it before they re-falsify it (again)!

http://www.johnkerry.com/pdf/jkmilservice/DD214.pdf

[Jordan Vandenberg]

Sure isn't:

The Valor device is an award of the United States military which is authorized by the military services as an attachment to certain awards and decorations. Also known as the “V” device, the Valor device denotes those individuals who were awarded a decoration as a result of direct combat with an enemy force. It may also denote accomplishment of a heroic nature or valorous acts in direct support of operations against an enemy force.

The first Valor devices were authorized in 1944 as an attachment to the Bronze Star Medal. Since then, the Valor device is authorized to medals which are awarded both for combat and non-combat actions. This is to distinguish those who were awarded a decoration through combat, compared to those who were awarded a medal for support roles or meritorious service.

An example of medals which are authorized the Valor device are the Commendation Medals, Achievement Medals, Air Medal, and certain unit awards. Awards which are commonly bestowed for valor, such as the Medal of Honor and Silver Star are never awarded with the Valor device since valor is indicated by the award itself.

The Valor device is awarded as a single one time decoration only. A service member may not receive several Valor devices on the same decoration.

See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military

Lucy! You got some 'splainin' to do!