Gold Star Wives
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The Gold Star Wives of America was formed immediately following World War II to provide support for women who had lost their husband in the War. A gold star signified there was a death of a loved one, and a silver star was given to those that had loved ones enlist who had been discharged due to wounds during a war.
Gold Star Wives is still open to individuals whose spouse (husband or wife) died in active duty or from service related disabilities in the U.S. Armed Forces, from World War II to the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War and all others.
