Nah- the Bronze Star can be awarded for exceptional service, or for exceptional valor. That's why some Bronze Star recipients get the "v" designation- to show they earned it through valor.
The Silver Star is ONLY awarded for valor, Thus, no "v" designation. No admin clerk who types orders would be stupid enough to make a mistake like this.
I'm not sure why you're saying that to me since we agree. Silver Star winners don't get a "V" for valor.
The point I've been making for some days now, as on this thread above. It's not like some buddy of Kerry's typed up his separation papers and every one in the process chain missed it, or...........maybe that is the case, and the answer to this whole "V" device issue.