The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

often accompanied by the phrases "Gold Star Family" or "Gold Star Mother." This embellishment has a rich history among ...

Soon after the street opened, the Worcester Veterans Council petitioned the City Council to adopt the name Gold Star Boulevard. The Gold Star designation dated to World War I, when military families ...