On another board I frequent (
www.edodo.org - the underground Air Force Academy cadet, alumni and friends discussion board) , there was a heated discussion on what medals PFC Lynch would probably earn for her ordeal as a POW.
On women as POWs:
http://www.edodo.org/rumormill/viewtopic.php?t=1322
So... at the very least, she'll get a Purple Heart and a Prisoner of War medal.
No way in hell is she getting a Medal of Honor; the requirements to earn it are extremely strict. Politics won't influence those requirements.
Distinguished Service Cross - very remote chance unless there's some substantial corroborating proof of her actions.
Silver Star - maybe, if she doesn't meet the DSC requirements.
Bronze Star Medal with V device - possibly, if she doesn't get a Silver Star.
Along with probably a 'Green Hornet' (Army Commendation Medal) or a 'Junior Green Hornet' (Army Achievement Medal).
And for all current and former Infantry grunts - don't worry, she ain't getting a CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), since she wasn't in an infantry unit for at least 30 days (women aren't allowed in the Infantry).
