Based in North Bay Village and Coral Gables, Florida, Douglas N. Hornsby, MD, has served as the president of multi-state teleradiology services provider Digital Radiology, Inc., since 2002. During his military career, Douglas N. Hornsby, MD, earned honors such as the Silver Star.
The Silver Star Medal (SSM) stands as the United States military’s third-highest award for valor in combat. In most cases, a Silver Star is awarded to a member of the armed forces in recognition of extraordinary actions while combating enemies of the United States. More specifically, an individual must demonstrate gallantry while engaged in action against an enemy of the country during an active military operation that involves foreign forces. That said, the SSM may also be awarded in recognition of gallantry while supporting friendly foreign forces during an armed conflict in which the US is not a belligerent force.
The award is not retrospective and is typically given in honor of singular actions taking place over a contained period. A service member who meets the Silver Star Medal criteria will not receive the medal if their actions qualify for a higher honor, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
The SSM was first awarded in 1932, though it was established by President Woodrow Wilson as the Citation Star during WWI. It has been retroactively awarded to military service members dating back as far as 1861. Over the years, the award has been given to US Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force members.
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