The '''Silver Star''' is the third highest award to be given to a member of [[United States Armed Forces]]. It was first awarded after [[World War I]]. It is awarded to a person who is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. | The '''Silver Star''' is the third highest award to be given to a member of [[United States Armed Forces]]. It was first awarded after [[World War I]]. It is awarded to a person who is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. |