Today in World War II History—December 15, 1942
Thursday, December 15, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

Silver Star
80 Years Ago—Dec. 15, 1942: For the US Army, Congress authorizes the Silver Star to be awarded for gallantry not warranting the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross.
First Loch Ewe, Scotland, to Russia (JW) convoy departs, resuming Allied Arctic convoys.