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[[File:Silver Star by Halsey.jpg|right|thumb|The Silver Star as drawn by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] in [[2550]].]] | [[File:Silver Star by Halsey.jpg|right|thumb|The Silver Star as drawn by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] in [[2550]].]] | ||
The '''UNSC Silver Star''' is an award given to [[UNSC]] soldiers. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry and bravery in action against an enemy of the UNSC not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the UNSC military, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism. It is one of the highest citations, below only a handful of others, such as the [[ | The '''UNSC Silver Star''' is an award given to [[UNSC]] soldiers. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry and bravery in action against an enemy of the UNSC not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the UNSC military, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism. It is one of the highest citations, below only a handful of others, such as the [[UNSC Legion of Honor]] and the [[Colonial Cross]]. | ||
==List of known soldiers who have been awarded the UNSC Silver Star== | ==List of known soldiers who have been awarded the UNSC Silver Star== | ||
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*[[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|Sir Terrence Hood]] | *[[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|Sir Terrence Hood]] | ||
*[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | *[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:UNSC Decorations|Silver Star]] | |||