Sgt Dakota Meyer

[Spinner]

Originally Posted by destaccado

...even if you haven't seen exaggeration in your own unit - look at Jessica Lynch's Silver Star -- it happens...

Just for clarification, Jessica Lynch was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service (no "v" device) as well as a purple heart.

Nothing wrong with that, IMO. I've seen Bronze Stars awarded for a whole lot less than what Jessica Lynch went through.

But in principle, I agree with some of what you say about how the military can embellish even the simplest citation or report. To the untrained eye, a lot of evaluation reports can sound like the soldier is the next Patton.

[destaccado]

Originally Posted by Spinner

Just for clarification, Jessica Lynch was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service (no "v" device) as well as a purple heart.

Nothing wrong with that, IMO. I've seen Bronze Stars awarded for a whole lot less than what Jessica Lynch went through.

But in principle, I agree with some of what you say about how the military can embellish even the simplest citation or report. To the untrained eye, a lot of evaluation reports can sound like the soldier is the next Patton.

Thanks for the correction -- I'm not sure why I've always been under the assumption she was given the Silver star but after researching it you're absolutely right...