Volume VII of the "Marine Corps Heroes" series contains basic history of the Silver Star Medal and citations for awards of the Silver Star to U.S. Marines in China in 1947, and during the Korean War. Biographical information is included for most recipients and appendixes provide analysis of Silver Star Awards including: Awards by Rank, Awards by Unit, Awards to Military Academy Graduates, and a comprehensive State-by-State listing of recipients and their Hometowns.