He received the Silver Star for gallantry in action in the Balkans and Mediterranean (according to his citation, “Lt. Hamilton displayed great courage in making hazardous sea voyages in enemy-infested waters and reconnaissance through enemy-held areas”), a Bronze Arrowhead device for parachuting behind enemy lines, and a commendation from Yugoslavia’s Josip Broz Tito. He left active duty on December 24, 1945.[19] Tito awarded him the Order of Merit.[20]
If you’re talking about WW2 then you’re wrong
wp:Sterling Hayden (March 26, 1916 – May 23, 1986)