The Gold Star is a symbol of loss dating back to World War I. In 1947, ... Why is this important to the Army? Gold Star Spouses will always be a part of the Army Family.

The Gold Star has been used since World War I as a symbol for family members whose loved ones have given their life in war. It was not until 1947 that Congress designated the version we know today ...

Donna Engeman started wearing the Gold Star lapel pin after her husband, Chief Warrant Officer John Engeman, was killed southeast of Baghdad on May 14, 2006. She wanted to honor and remember the ...