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Whyitsme · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:05 pm Post subject: John Kerry's Combat Awards?

On John's DD214 it lists "Bronze Star with Combat "V" and Silver Star with Combat "V". the reason I ask is that according to http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=14743 it questions the validity of the "V" designation as applied to the Silver Star. Furthermore on the John Kerry official web site a PDF document titled "COASTAL DIVISION ELEVEN COMMAND HISTORY" "AWARDS" indicates that LTJG Kerry was awarded the Silver Star however, there is no mention of the "V" designation.

What I am basically asking is that can someone please put this matter to rest. What is the truth behind the V Designation attached to his awards? Is it appropriate, a typo or what?

I was unable to located the actual award citation on his web site. I think the actual citation would really put it to rest.

Thanks for you help in getting this bit a truth out as well.

kate · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:28 pm Post subject:

welcome... there's much discussion on kerry medals, you might want to browse the research & resources section of the forum

here's a couple threads about the 'v'
http://www.swiftvets.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3807&highlight=combat+v&sid=f192b8ba85d7923d9f02e6b8e1f61c8a

this one is in the vets only forum, however all are welcome to read there
http://www.swiftvets.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3849&highlight=combat+v&sid=f192b8ba85d7923d9f02e6b8e1f61c8a
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Fabius Cunctator · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:32 pm Post subject:

Whyitsme,

I posted this a few days ago:

Here is the most recent directive on the matter, the Navy & Marine Corps Awards Manual. As stated in a previous post, the highest award allowing for a combat "V" is the Distinguished Flying Cross, then it goes down to the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, Navy Comm, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement. That is in SECNAVINST 1650.1G, Appendix A to Chapter 2.

http://neds.nebt.daps.mil/Directives/1650/1650.htm

When you have a moment, review Chapter 2, and what it states about the PH, Section 3, Requirements.

Semper Fi..

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