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U.S. Navy Silver Star Medallion awarded to Philip Trusheim
Specifications
U.S. Navy Silver Star Medallion awarded to Philip Trusheim
Category
Military
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Memorabilia - Commemorative - Medal, Commemorative
Object Origin
c. 1944
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Gold-colored metal star hanging from a ribbon with a pin clasp on the back. The ribbon has alternating blue and white vertical stripes with a red stripe in the center. The star has a laurel wreath and smaller embossed star in the center.
Measurements: Object:
Height: 0.25 in, Length: 2.8125 in, Width: 1.4375 in
Weight: 0.04 lbs
Credit
Gift of the Family of Philip Trusheim, 2024.3.1a
Display Status
On Exhibit
U.S. Navy Silver Star Medallion awarded to Philip Trusheim
About: U.S. Navy Silver Star Medallion awarded to Philip Trusheim
About: U.S. Navy Silver Star Medallion awarded to Philip Trusheim
The Silver Star Medallion is awarded to U.S. military personnel for gallantry in action during combat. It is the third-highest military decoration, given to individuals who display exceptional courage, bravery, or selflessness while under enemy fire. The award can be earned for a single act of heroism or repeated actions demonstrating remarkable bravery in combat situations. It is presented to members of all branches of the Armed Forces for acts of valor that involve significant personal risk to protect others or accomplish critical objectives during battle. This Silver Star was presented to Philip Trusheim, the coxswain who steered the first boarding party boat from the USS Pillsbury to the German submarine, the U-505, on June 4, 1944. As this was the first American boat to approach the German sub after the conclusion of the battle, the American sailors had no way of knowing if the sub was rigged to explode. Trushiem and the rest of this boarding party put their lives on the line to ensure the capture of the U-505.
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