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Originally Posted by Ironduke
I've been told by a relative Vietnam vet that there are some instances in which the Bronze Star was used as an underaward, to avoid the publicity associated a medal such as a Silver Star (MAC V SOG).
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I want to disagree here and please keep in mind I do not have a great background in this subject but will muddle through it from my perspective. In Vietnam service, the Silver Star from my understanding of Vets and medals during that era, weren't given alot of publicity as it was that a Silver Star awardment was normally given posthumously. The Bronze Star was never considered to be an underaward at any point and some men turned down the opportunity to recieve one as they felt they were just doing what they were there to do. If anyone has scholarly information, please join in.