swag Posted December 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2014 Finished the Silver Star medal number list. This is pretty much the same type of list as the Purple Heart list I posted. Like that list, this list was culled from over 400+ General Orders. Only WW2 awards are listed. Medal numbers with an asterisk have some anomaly associated with them. It could be a duplicate award; a change in name or ASN; the award was rescinded/deleted/amended; or some other change in information. Not listed are posthumous, POW, MIA awards; medals awarded with no medal number recorded; and second and third awards. If you find your medal number and want like to know more, I can help fill in the blanks. For a fee, you will get the name, ASN, General Order number and date, unit of the award recipient, and a copy of the General Order entry for your soldier. This information will increase the value of your medal significantly. Silver Star number 18769 was awarded to a General; 19809 was awarded to a Warrant Officer. Cost is $75 per number. If paying by paypal please include paypal fees. I also accept Postal Money Orders. Feel free to message or email me ([email protected]) with any questions. The attached list is in pdf format. I know some folks had problems downloading the PH list, hopefully that won't happen with this list. But please email me if you have troubles downloading or opening it, I'll email you a copy. Kevin Silver Star Medal Numbers.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted December 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2014 Great work Kevin! This one downloaded with no problem. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Raider Posted January 27, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 27, 2020 Hi Kevin, are four digit silver stars traceable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 27, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 27, 2020 a 4 digit Silver Star should be named and hand engraved. The Pre-WWII awards were not traceable by number , but were all named. You can get the award card from the NARA through a researcher. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Raider Posted January 27, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 27, 2020 Hi Kurt, yes it is engraved on the back. Is there a special form you have to fill out to get the info? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 27, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 27, 2020 You should be able to determine his unit quickly on Ancestry.com . Geoff at https://www.goldenarrowresearch.com/ can pull the card for you. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted May 6, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 6, 2020 Kevin Tried your old email but it was returned to me. I have a BB&B Silver Star #34415. Is that one listed in your latest database? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted May 6, 2020 Steve, Sorry, that number isn't on the list. I need to update the original post. It was made long ago, I've since stopped using that email address. But for future reference, any medal number inquiries can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected]. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted September 7, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 7, 2020 Edward Leonard King, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on 1896, Commissioned, he served in the Philippines and earned the Silver Star fighting the Insurrectionists. His group includes his officially hand engraved Silver Star with low edge number 213. The lowest number I can recall having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 4:29 PM, wartimecollectables.com said: Edward Leonard King, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on 1896, Commissioned, he served in the Philippines and earned the Silver Star fighting the Insurrectionists. His group includes his officially hand engraved Silver Star with low edge number 213. The lowest number I can recall having. That is a beautiful medal. Thanks for posting! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettysburg Posted April 23, 2021 Share #11 Posted April 23, 2021 I have BB&B Silver Star numbered 31,659. Is it traceable or is there a unit or organization that some numbers around it were issued to? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted April 23, 2021 Share #12 Posted April 23, 2021 BB& B Silver Star 19712 Kevin - I have had this Silver Star in my collection for 25 years - I think it may be traceable. Can you send me details for your research Thanks Bill I tried to PM you but my message would not send Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted April 23, 2021 19 hours ago, gettysburg said: I have BB&B Silver Star numbered 31,659. Is it traceable or is there a unit or organization that some numbers around it were issued to? Thanks Unfortunately, 31,659 is not traceable at this time. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted April 12, 2022 Share #14 Posted April 12, 2022 I have SS in a WW2 case. It has slotted brooch hanger. It is not named but numbered 75929. I didn't see it on your list and would like to know if it is a WW2 issue? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted May 5, 2022 Share #15 Posted May 5, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 1:38 PM, Keith said: I have SS in a WW2 case. It has slotted brooch hanger. It is not named but numbered 75929. I didn't see it on your list and would like to know if it is a WW2 issue? Thanks. A SS in that number range would be a WWII piece. It should have a slot brooch and have a fat planchette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 5, 2022 Share #16 Posted May 5, 2022 Thank you Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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