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"gallantry" Definitions
  1. courage, especially in a battle
  2. polite attention given by men to women
"gallantry" Synonyms
bravery daring courage fearlessness nerve intrepidity guts courageousness heroism dauntlessness boldness doughtiness hardihood valor(US) heart spirit pluck intrepidness bottle prowess politeness graciousness courtesy civility gentility courteousness consideration mannerliness courtliness elegance respect thoughtfulness chivalry tact deference urbanity respectfulness attentiveness gentlemanliness reverence tactfulness discretion diplomacy discernment prudence understanding acumen perception judgement(UK) judgment(US) delicacy discrimination intelligence penetration perspicacity sensitivity acuteness honorableness honesty integrity honour(UK) morality righteousness goodness decency fairness honor(US) nobility incorruptibility dignity faithfulness greatness justness conscientiousness superiority equity fidelity flattery adulation blarney flannel fawning cajolery blandishments compliments obsequiousness praise admiration blandishment servility simpering soft-soap sweet-talk sycophancy wheedling arse-kissing arse-licking selflessness generosity unselfishness altruism self-sacrifice self-abnegation charity kindness liberality benevolence philanthropy beneficence magnanimity munificence charitableness largesse generousness bounty bountifulness More
"gallantry" Antonyms
cowardice spinelessness cowardliness cravenness dastardliness poltroonery boorishness dishonor(US) dishonour(UK) disregard disrespect fear impoliteness modesty timidity weakness pusillanimity gutlessness fearfulness timorousness rudeness churlishness discourtesy ungraciousness surliness incivility discourteousness coldness unfriendliness roughness coolness neglect meanness crudeness aloofness disdain care carefulness caution hesitation humility inability infirmity irresolution meekness yielding clumsiness insensitivity tactlessness agitation carelessness ignorance ineptness negligence omission stupidity thoughtlessness upset bad manners corruption disgrace dishonesty disloyalty evil inconstancy inequity lying partiality treachery unfairness coarseness dullness insignificance lowliness rurality simplicity uncouthness unimportance gracelessness inelegance uncourtliness criticism belittlement blame castigation condemnation denunciation insult offence(UK) offense(US) selfishness

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"Tenacity, skill and gallantry have been your hallmarks," she said.
Gary M. Rose for "conspicuous gallantry" during the Vietnam War.
Travis W. Atkins for conspicuous gallantry in Iraq in 6900.
This act of gallantry comes at a deep personal cost.
But there is gallantry in her commitment to such schlocky material.
John Canley for "conspicuous gallantry" during the Vietnam War, the White House said.
Ultimately, as we know, the impulse was not honor or gallantry, but slavery.
Mr. Ebert (recently on Broadway in "Thérèse Raquin") adroitly blends goofiness and gallantry.
We would not be here if we were talking about manners and gallantry.
Gallantry might be nice, but women need to feel both equal and safe.
He insists on paying the check, either out of gallantry or for tax reasons.
And its French-gallantry-conquers-all plot can come across as propaganda for colonialism.
But hitting on someone, even awkwardly, is not, and neither is gallantry a masculine aggression.
But insistent or clumsy flirting is not a crime, nor is gallantry a chauvinist aggression.
More than 50 ordinary Americans have been human illustrations of outstanding accomplishment, courage and gallantry.
Then of course there was the suitably named Sweet William, which is shorthand for gallantry.
Leroy Percy, one of the proprietors, tried to subdue her with both southern gallantry and bullying.
And since our race admires gallantry, the writer will deal with it where he finds it.
John A. Chapman and his family for his conspicuous gallantry on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.
You can be sad because sadness elicits feelings of gallantry in men, but you can't be angry.
Art Duncan transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, where he was twice decorated for conspicuous aerial gallantry.
He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and two Navy Commendation Medals.
All of the men he shot recovered, and Queen Elizabeth II awarded Russell the George Medal for gallantry.
Each one finds the individuality that Chekhov, with uncanny sympathy and sly gallantry, imparted to his female characters.
Matthew Williams for conspicuous gallantry in 2008 while serving as a weapons sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He was awarded a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and two Navy Commendation Medals.
His gallantry soon trumps loyalty to his employer, and the scene shifts abruptly to a boat bound for Havana.
The 1949 Bettencourt Society Dinner began pleasantly; lots of champagne and gallantry, flirtation, and the fluent discussion of ideas.
Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net.
Born a year after the fighting ended, Trump is a beneficiary of the post-war prosperity those veterans' gallantry helped provide.
But what this Tony ceremony was, more than anything, was a testament to the gallantry and spirit of the theater community.
Mythologies have evolved around both of these compromised leisure classes, involving pageantry and elegance, gallantry and, as in "Onegin", occasional violence.
And yet, Mr. Piraino said, Ms. Griscom remains intent on meeting her fate with gallantry and, to whatever extent possible, humor.
Singh has played an active role in anti-militancy operations in Kashmir for which he received a gallantry award in 2019.
Women in uniform in the post-9/11 wars earned Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" and valor on the battlefield.
In that time they have lost more than 227,22018 men in combat and earned 26 Victoria Crosses, the highest award for gallantry.
Awarded a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and two Navy Commendation Medals for his service in Vietnam.
United States Marines are known for this gallantry, and my friend Rye Barcott, who served in the Marine Corps, is no exception.
" As for Alden Ehrenreich, he "absolutely crushes the role to powder, swaggeringly reviving the memory of the young Harrison Ford's romantic gallantry.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky and Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu presented the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry to the crew of PCF-79.
MATTHEW POLENZANI There's a heartening helping of appearances this season by this tenor, whose Mozartian gallantry has settled into a kind of heroic grace.
But animals have also shown gallantry in battle stretching back centuries, including dogs, bears, cats, a duck and even a goat called Sergeant Bill.
He even accompanied her, unprompted, to the D.M.V.—an act roughly equivalent, in today's gallantry currency, to Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster.
As the cycle comes to an end, we witness another king making the same descent not in resignation but with gallantry and pure youthful pleasure.
He was a damn good medic and the level of gallantry and disregard for his own safety that he showed — I've rarely seen anything like it.
Donald Marx is the recipient of the Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with oak-leaf cluster, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
Saying "no thank you" to gallantry is a big deal because it involves confronting the way in which we assign strength and weaknesses based on gender.
Neither one is very nice to her — though Lino tries for something like gallantry — and they may not even be on opposite sides of the law.
Instantly those men will be deprived of the patina of nobility and gallantry that they did not earn and do not deserve to have attributed to them.
Master Chief Slabinski's selfless actions throughout the 14-hour battle constituted gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
In the annals of "the show must go on" stories, the New York production of the Swedish drama "The Hundred We Are" stands out for its gallantry.
Military officials have said that both narratives — that Captain Perozeni filed a misleading mission plan before the operation but then showed gallantry during the ambush — are true.
The title track, an original feint-and-parry routine between tenor saxophone and drums, recalls the playful gallantry of a Rollins album like "Way Out West," from 1957.
Courtly gallantry, sexual torment, and the instincts of the Vegas entertainer make Flowers an oddly operatic figure, and the vaguely antiquated high-camp tone that defines the album fascinates.
The act of resistance earned him the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and became the central theme of his political career — the idea of service to country over self.
It is a reminder, too, of a different age of gallantry and pain, before human experience was compressed into a pixelated fragment, a fleeting distillate transacted on social media.
The Honors List issues twice annually and consists of knights and dames, appointments to several tiered Orders as well as a variety of gallantry awards to the military and civilians.
If you don't believe us, watch this exchange with Ford tank top-wearing Australian hero Daniel McConnell, who told breakfast TV show Today of his burglar chasing gallantry on Thursday morning.
" An unclassified summary from a defense official obtained by CNN stated that Byers "displayed superior gallantry, extraordinary heroism at grave personal risk" and is "unquestionably deserving of the Medal of Honor.
Mr Hale points out that relics of the segregation era have mostly disappeared; in time the indomitable generals scattered across the South could commemorate that injustice, instead of their supposed gallantry.
In 21942, he was awarded the Military Cross — Britain's third-highest decoration for gallantry (at that time reserved for officers) — after leading a bayonet charge against a German machine gun nest.
LONDON (Reuters) - The Governor General of Canada admitted breaking royal protocol by touching the arm of Queen Elizabeth during an engagement in London, though he said the gesture was motivated by gallantry.
It declared men's "freedom to pester" as "indispensable to sexual freedom"  "Rape is a crime, but insistent or clumsy flirting is not an offense, nor is gallantry macho aggression," the letter stated.
He served as a medic with the 307th Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for what the citation called "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action," at Okinawa.
Fox News has been quick to criticize Acosta for grandstanding during the Trump administration, but many of the network's stars took the CNN correspondent's side in the name of both free press and simple gallantry.
She sees the situation in Russia as healthier — women have rights, she said, and would continue to occupy ever higher positions at work, while "a gallantry, that is part of our tradition" remains in force.
The two men, who rushed into a burning house and put out a fire saving a 17-year-old pet cat, received the RSPCA's bronze gallantry award on Saturday, a nod to their selfless act.
Starting from the stigmatizing of the feminine, the visitor works her way through rooms of passion, adoration, gallantry, libertinage, and romanticism; but this historical overview does not seek to be exhaustive nor does it exhaust.
By lingering on the edge of a ridiculous longing for self-cognizant transgression, the essentially Sadian images in Devil in the Flesh rip the skin off an ideal gallantry that had wallowed in romantic idealism.
"Those bells are reminders of the gallantry and heroism of our forbearers who resisted the American colonizers and sacrificed their lives in the process," Mr. Duterte said in his State of the Nation address last year.
She was highly decorated, receiving a Vietnam Service Medal with six Campaign Stars, National Defense Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
While this may well have taken place, Pleasants' account of the fight has a whiff of Boy's Own gallantry to it, something that pervades much of his autobiography and makes one wonder just how reliable a narrator he is.
Meanwhile in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium, an information sheet used in integration classes cites "gallantry" as an ideal: men should open the door for women, carry their heavy bags and offer to help them put on their coats.
" Accepting the 1962 Nobel Prize for literature, Steinbeck struck a happier, lighter chord, saying, "the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit – for gallantry in defeat, courage, compassion and love.
It was part of the package that claimed that the Civil War was fought over states rights, not slavery, and that happy plantation life and Confederate honor and gallantry on the field were the real stories to be told repeatedly.
"The unit must have displayed such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission, under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions, to have set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign," the awards manual reads.
Much like the ebb and flow of ugly art's popularity, the reconsideration of ugly works — and their subsequent transformation from ugly to not-ugly thanks to the redemptive gallantry of critics, curators and collective hindsight — follows its own predictable cycle.
There are many ceramics and paintings and sculptures here that sing of the happiness of shared love under the rule of gallantry, but the best example is the huge wool and silk tapestry "Offering of the Heart" (ca. 1400–1410).
He received Norway's highest decoration for military gallantry, the War Cross With Sword, from King Haakon VII; the Distinguished Service Order from Britain; the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre from France; and the American Medal of Freedom With Silver Palm.
The highest ranked military gallantry decoration is the Victoria Cross/Victoria Cross for Australia. The second ranked military gallantry decoration is the Star of Gallantry. (Refer to ) Recipients of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to use the post- nominal letters "MG".
The Police Decoration for Gallantry was a Rhodesian gallantry award. It was awarded for gallantry to members of the British South Africa Police, Police Support Unit, and Police Reserve.
The Police Decoration for Gallantry was a Rhodesian gallantry award. A handful were awarded for conspicuous gallantry to members of the British South Africa Police, Police Support Unit and Police Reserve.
Officers of the United States Navy were frequently awarded the Navy Gallantry Cross. Similar decorations existed for general service and air service, and were known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross. These were separate decorations from the Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross which came in three different grades: with gold anchor, silver anchor, and bronze anchor.
Pilots of the United States Air Force were often awarded the Air Gallantry Cross. Separate decorations, known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross, were also issued for general service and naval achievement. These were separate awards from the Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross which came in three different grades: with gold wings, silver wings, and bronze wings.
The Queen's Gallantry Medal was instituted on 20 June 1974 to replace the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry and the British Empire Medal for Gallantry. The QGM ended the anomaly where the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry was awarded for lesser acts of bravery than the George Medal but took precedence over it in the Order of Wear.
The 2013 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 20 April 2013. Recipients are awarded New Zealand gallantry awards.
The 1970 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via a Special Honours List dated 5 May 1970, and recognised one New Zealander for gallantry during operations in Vietnam.
Ode to Gallantry is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Ode to Gallantry. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989.
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System.
Bir Bikrom () is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. Like the other gallantry awards, this was introduced immediately after the Bangladeshi Liberation War. Bir Bikrom was awarded to 175 fighters.
Refer Order of Wear.Star of Gallantry fact sheet, itsanhonour.gov.au.
Nandlal Thapa received the Empire Gallantry Medal for repeatedly risking his life entering buildings that were in danger of collapsing amidst the aftershocks in order to rescue injured survivors.Parker 2005, p. 152. At the time the Empire Gallantry Medal was the highest award for gallantry for actions performed not in the face of the enemy, although later when the George Cross came into being in 1940, Nandlal Thapa received the George Cross to replace his Empire Gallantry Medal.
The Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama ("Sri Lanka Police Police Gallantry Medal") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka for gallantry or brave performance of duty. It is awarded by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.
The two engineers each were awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
The Unit Citation Emblem of the colors of the Gallantry Cross is awarded to personnel in the South Vietnamese military and Allied military units that have been cited and presented a decoration which is prescribed to be awarded on a collective basis. Known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm (Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame Unit Citation), the Unit Citation Emblem in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm, was created on January 20, 1968 and was issued with the Gallantry Cross ribbon bar with a by inch bronze palm and a gold frame. The former South Vietnamese military awarded the Gallantry Cross to specific military units that distinguished themselves to the same level as would be required for the individual award. Regulations for the issuance of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross permit the wearing of both the individual and unit award simultaneously since both are considered separate awards.
Captain Eric James Tucker, AC (21 October 1927 - 2 August 1957) was an Indian Army officer who was Posthumously awarded the highest peace time gallantry award, Ashok Chakra for an act of Gallantry in Nagaland.
Steinaker was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for gallantry in action.
The medal could be awarded to all ranks for extraordinary gallantry.
He also earned the Presidential Unit and Silver Star for gallantry.
Green, who fired the fatal shot, was later decorated for gallantry.
Vietnam Fourragere (Mixed colors of Gallantry Cross, Military Merit Medal, and National Order) The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is the equivalent of the French Croix de Guerre. It was created by Decree No 74-b/Qt dated 15 August 1950 and Decree No 96/DQT/HC dated 2 May 1952. Both individuals (denoted by a star) and formations (denoted by a palm) cited for gallantry were awarded the decoration. Formations that were awarded the Gallantry Cross for two or more occasions were initially authorized to wear a fourragère.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the British Armed Forces. Created in 1993 and first awarded in 1995, it was instituted after a review of the British honours system to remove distinctions of rank in the awarding of gallantry decorations. The Victoria Cross is the only higher combat gallantry award presented by the United Kingdom.
"Gallantry & Service Awards of the Indian Air Force" Awards for 3 Squadron. Bharat- rakshak.com"IAF Gallantry Awards for the 1971 Air War" Bharat-rakshak.com The unit also won one Mention-in-Dispatches and five CAS commendations.
The 1971 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via four Special Honours Lists dated 7 May, 27 May, 27 September and 19 October 1971, and recognised 12 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry during operations in Vietnam.
As a result of S/Sgt. Kefurt's > gallantry the position was maintained.
Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 3 March 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: > Gallantry in actions and campaigns.
Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 25 August 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
The Bronze Cross of Rhodesia was a Rhodesian military decoration for gallantry.
Birth: England. Date of issue: 23 April 1875. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Germany. Date of issue: November 13, 1871. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: June 22, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Ensign Ellison received the Navy Cross posthumously for his gallantry at Midway.
Birth: England, Date of issue: November 19, 1872. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: May 22, 1872. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
This is a list of non-U.S. recipients of U.S. gallantry awards.
For his gallantry in action, he was decorated with the Navy Cross.
Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallantry in actions with Apaches.
The Valiant Hero which is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 14 February 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
He was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action at Okinawa.
Braving the fire of the enemy, MacNeal displayed > gallantry throughout this action.
Bath, Maine. Date of issue: February 14, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
It includes a Bir Shreshtho (The highest gallantry award of Bangladesh) amongst its numbers and many other gallantry award recipients. The raising day of the unit, 15 February, is also known as 'Tigers Day' in the Bangladesh Army.
The 1969 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via three Special Honours Lists dated 14 February, 18 March and 24 September 1969, and recognised 11 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry and distinguished service during operations in Vietnam.
It could not be awarded posthumously, and was replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM). If recipients of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry received promotion within the Order, whether for gallantry or otherwise, they continued to wear also the insignia of the lower grade with the oak leaves. However, they only used the post-nominal letters of the higher grade.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) was, until 1993, a British military decoration for gallantry in action for petty officers and seamen of the Royal Navy, including Warrant Officers and other ranks of the Royal Marines. It was formerly awarded to personnel of other Commonwealth countries. In 1943 a Royal Air Force version was created for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy in the air.
The Commendation for Gallantry is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it recognises acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition. The award was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent of the Mentioned in Despatches. It is ranked fourth in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Since its inception 67 awards have been made.
The 1968 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 23 September and 8 October 1968, and recognised 14 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry and distinguished service in Malaysia and during operations in Vietnam.
Under the current Pakistani military honours system, the Imtiazi Sanad is conferred upon any member of the Pakistani Armed Forces who is mentioned in dispatches for an act of gallantry that does not qualify for a formal gallantry award.
For his gallantry and selfless sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Citation: > For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.
Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 23 April 1875. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Hanover, N.H. Date of issue: 25 August 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Baltimore, Md. Date of issue: 16 December 1882. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Victory, N.Y. Date of issue: 22 June 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Due to his gallantry while defending Marye's Heights, Crossland was promoted to major.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa. Date of issue: March 3, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Kline was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his conspicuous gallantry at Oran.
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 1 Jun 1966-28 Jan 1973.
For his courage and gallantry in battle he was awarded the Navy Cross.
Birth: Maytown, Pa. Date of issue: 22 May 1872. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
For his conspicuous gallantry and leadership, Pannu was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
Bir Uttom () is the second highest award for individual gallantry in Bangladesh after the Bir Sreshtho and the highest gallantry award for a living individual. Since the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, 69 people have been awarded the Bir Uttom.
The 2015 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 3 December 2015. Recipients are awarded New Zealand gallantry awards."Special Honours List 2015" (2 December 2015) Issue No. 136, New Zealand Gazette Retrieved 28 September 2018.
Fourragere Color of the Gallantry Cross The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry () is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy. Individuals who received the medal, ribbon, and a citation were personally cited at the Armed Forces, Corps, Division, Brigade or Regiment level. The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited, to wear the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (no medal is authorized).
McKechnie earned the Empire Gallantry Medal for an act of bravery in saving Flight Cadet C. J. Giles after an aeroplane crash on 20 June 1929 while still a flight cadet aged 22. The London Gazette of 18 October 1929, gives the following details in announcing the award to Group Captain McKechnie of the Empire Gallantry Medal: McKechnie's Empire Gallantry Medal was exchanged for the George Cross in 1940.
Citation: For acts of conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril while on Operation Slipper in Afghanistan. in June 2010 during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive. # On 13 June 2011, special forces soldier Sergeant D was awarded the Star of Gallantry in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours for "conspicuous gallantry in circumstances of great peril" while serving with the Special Operations Task Group. – pdf version, 84MB.
Miss Townsend was one of four women to be awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal.
Date of issue: 13 October 1875. Citation: > Gallantry in a long chase after Indians.
For his gallantry during the first action, Ens. Vance was awarded the Bronze Star.
Birth: Lake County, Ill. Date of issue: 22 May 1872. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Sacketts Harbor, N.Y. Date of issue: August 25, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: St. Louis, Mo. Date of issue: February 14, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
The Silver Cross of Rhodesia was Rhodesia's second-highest military decoration for conspicuous gallantry.
Birth: Essex County, N.Y. Date of issue: 14 February 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: New York, N.Y. Date of issue: November 23, 1869. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Switzerland. Date of issue: 30 July 1875. Citation: > Gallantry on scouts after Indians.
PC Henry Stevens was later awarded the George Cross for gallantry during this event.
Birth: Lapeer County, Mich. Date of issue: February 14, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
In 2008, a review recommended awards made to three officers be upgraded to the equivalent medals in the modern Australian honours system. Smith was subsequently awarded the Star of Gallantry, and Kendall and Sabben the Medal for Gallantry (MG). Following further review in 2009, Dohle received the Distinguished Service Medal, while D Company, 6 RAR was presented a Unit Citation for Gallantry on 18 August 2011. Another review in 2016 led to awards to ten more soldiers, including Roberts, Alcorta and Lance Corporal Barry Magnussen who received the MG, and Sharp and six others a Commendation for Gallantry.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was Rhodesia's highest civil decoration and the second-highest award available to members of the armed forces. It was awarded for acts of the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non-combatant capacity.
Cauldwell was subsequently decorated with the Silver Star for his leadership and gallantry in action.
The following are the various gallantry, service and war medals of the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
In recognition of his sacrifice he was awarded the highest gallantry award Nishan-e-Haider.
For gallantry in action against Insurgent forces near > Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, November 3, 1899.
For his gallantry and courage on Tulagi, Private Gyatt was awarded the Silver Star posthumously.
Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: August 26, 1876. Citation: > Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.
Chandpuri was decorated with the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest gallantry award in India.
Retrieved 25 July 2009.Star of Gallantry, Defence Honours & Awards, defence.gov.au. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
This change resulted in the fourragere being no longer authorized for wear, as it was representative of multiple awards. ;U.S. authorization Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation: U.S. Department of Defense: U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) and its subordinate units, 8 Feb 1962 to 28 Mar 1973 U.S. Army and its subordinate units, 20 July 1965 to 28 Mar 1973 This permits all personnel who served in Vietnam to wear the RVN Gallantry Cross unit citation.The Institute of Heraldry, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Retrieved 15 November 2016 Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross color with Palm and Frame); RVN Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross) U.S. Navy and Marine Corps: In addition to specific ships/units, all personnel who served "in country" Vietnam, 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973.
The most common form of the current award is the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service. The equivalent medal for gallantry, the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry, which could be awarded posthumously, has not been awarded since 1974 and has been effectively replaced by the Queen's Gallantry Medal, which has been awarded posthumously since 1977. Queen Elizabeth II made the last presentations to two recipients in 1975 while she was in Hong Kong.
The QGM is awarded for "exemplary acts of bravery" by civilians and members of the Armed Forces where purely military honours are not normally granted.Abbott and Tamplin. British Gallantry Awards, page 256 The QGM has been awarded posthumously since 30 November 1977. Since then, the Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry and the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry have been discontinued as posthumous awards, with the QGM, or the George Medal, being awarded instead.
Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct) is a non-operational gallantry award of Pakistan Armed Forces given to individuals for distinguished acts of gallantry, valor or courage while performing their duty. It is given by President of Pakistan on the recommendation of service chief.
In January 2007, Pitambare was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second highest peacetime gallantry award.
The Medal for Bravery (Bronze) is awarded for exemplary acts of gallantry of a lesser standard.
Date of issue: May 1889. Citation: > For distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against > insurgents.
Birth: Butler County, Ohio, United States. Date of issue: August 8, 1877. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Birth: Putnam County, Ind. Date of issue: 13 November 1871. Citation: > Gallantry in action with Indians.
Citation: > Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and > protecting the wounded men.
Birth: Carroll Parish, La. Date of issue: 28 June 1870. Citation. > Gallantry on scout after Indians.
Hilal-e-Kashmir (abbreviated as "HK") is the highest military gallantry award of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
The Government of Pakistan awarded him Nishan-e- Haider, the country’s highest award for extraordinary gallantry.
After the battle, he was recognized for gallantry in the field and promoted to Brevet Captain.
OBE silver oak-leaf emblem for gallantry Although initially intended to recognise meritorious service, the Order began to also be awarded for gallantry. There were an increased number of cases in the Second World War for service personnel and civilians including the merchant navy, police, emergency services and civil defence, mostly MBEs but with a small number of OBEs and CBEs. Such awards were for gallantry that did not reach the standard of the George Medal, but, as an Order, were listed before it on the Order of Wear. Awards for meritorious service usually appear without a citation but there were often citations for gallantry awards, some detailed and graphic.
The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other persons recognised by the Minister for Defence. It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest of the military gallantry awards in the Australian Honours System, only surpassed by the Victoria Cross or Victoria Cross for Australia (VC).Strictly speaking, "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the Military Division" is a higher award than the SG, but the AC is awarded for "Eminent service in duties of great responsibility", not for heroism or gallantry.
Veterans who are paid disability pension under the Veterans Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), and who have been awarded a gallantry award specified in the Act, including the Medal for Gallantry, are also paid a decoration allowance. In May 2011, the allowance was A$2.10 per fortnight.
The Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross () was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. The Air Gallantry Cross was awarded for meritorious or heroic conduct while engaged in aerial combat. The decoration was comparable to the United States decoration of the Air Medal. The Air Gallantry Cross was occasionally awarded to members of foreign militaries, but only if an air combat action was performed which directly benefitted Vietnamese war efforts.
Both men displayed cool, deliberate, and sustained gallantry > for many hours under conditions of the greatest strain.
For conspicuous gallantry and steadfast determination in the face of battle, Tilston was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The following is a list of characters from the wuxia novel Ode to Gallantry by Jin Yong.
Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Birth: Germany. Date of issue: April 27, 1877. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Online Medals: Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, (Accessed 8 June 2018). Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters CGC.
Citation: > For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine > Islands, 6 May 1900.
Date of issue: May 12, 1865. Citation: > Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
The South African Police Silver Cross for Gallantry was a decoration that existed between 1985 and 1989.
He was later appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry in 1944.
For his gallantry on 23 October 1942, Private First Class Robinson posthumously was awarded the Silver Star.
Other Republic of Vietnam awards includes the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal and the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation Emblem are available only through private dealers of military insignia.
He was awarded his first Oak Leaf Cluster for gallantry during the liberation of Rome, May 24-June 4, 1944, and he was awarded his second Oak Leaf Cluster for gallantry during the pursuit of the enemy following the liberation of Rome, June 20 to July 1, 1944.
He was awarded the Bir Uttom award, which is the second-highest award for individual gallantry in Bangladesh. As thousands of Mukti Bahini volunteers, mostly farmers, were killed and did not receive any recognition, he chose not to accept any gallantry award. He rejected the Bir Uttom award.
In 1993, the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, Distinguished Service Order (when awarded specifically for gallantry) and Distinguished Conduct Medal were all replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC). The CGC is tri-service and is awarded to all ranks. It is second only to the Victoria Cross for bravery in action. The CGM had also been awarded by Commonwealth countries but by 1990's most, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, had established their own honours systems and no longer recommended British honours.
The medal was awarded to recognise gallantry performed in the face of imminent and obvious peril by those residents of the Union of South Africa or its dependent territories who endangered their own lives in the act of saving, or endeavouring to save, the lives of others. Although it was primarily a civilian award, it was also granted to military personnel for non-combatant acts of gallantry during the Second World War.Abbott, P.E. and Tamplin, J.M.A. (1971). British Gallantry Awards.
There have been two awards of the Sea Gallantry Medal (Bronze) since 1974: one in 1981 and the other in 1989. No Sea Gallantry Medals (Silver) have been awarded since this time. It further appears that SGM nominations can no longer be made, as of at least 29 November 2019 – the UK Government website regarding the bravery awards recommendations process only includes three bravery awards that the Honours and Appointments Secretariat will consider: the George Cross, George Medal, and Queen's Gallantry Medal.
For extreme gallantry and self-sacrificing devotion to a stricken comrade, Marts was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.
Birth: Canada East. Date of issue: November 19, 1870. Citation: > Gallantry during the pursuit and fight with Indians.
For "conspicuous gallantry" that was "above and beyond the call of duty", Barnes received the Medal of Honor.
He has helped to destroy seven hostile machines, and has at all times displayed conspicuous skill and gallantry.
For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in command of his platoon, Benner was awarded the Silver Star, posthumously.
Peter Edmonds Q.G.M.(1948 – 2005) was a British police officer who received the Queens Gallantry Medal for bravery.
Because of his loyal and determined fighting spirit, Marshall was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his gallantry.
In the aftermath of the 1993 review of the British honours system, which formed part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in respect of awards for bravery, the Distinguished Conduct Medal was discontinued, as was the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and the award, specifically for gallantry, of the Distinguished Service Order. These three decorations were replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, to serve as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks of all the Arms of the Service. After the Second World War, most Commonwealth countries created their own honours system and no longer recommended British awards. The last Distinguished Conduct Medal awards for the Canadian Army were for Korea.
The original Royal Navy medal was instituted in 1855 to recognise gallantry during the Crimean War, as the Naval counterpart of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Only twelve were finally awarded, with the medals created by adapting exiting examples of the Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal, with the words 'MERITORIOUS SERVICE' erased from the reverse inscription, and 'CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY' engraved in its place. The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was re-instituted on 7 July 1874 as a permanent decoration, and was initially used to reward gallantry in the various colonial campaigns of the late nineteenth century in which the Royal Navy took part. It remained an exclusively Naval award until World War II when a number of changes were made.
Awards for gallantry for individual officers since 1969 included 16 George Medals, 103 Queen's Gallantry Medals, 111 Queen's Commendations for Bravery and 69 Queen's Police Medals.RUC awards, royalulsterconstabulary.org; accessed 21 February 2014. On 12 April 2000, the RUC was awarded the George Cross for bravery,Queen honours NI police, BBC.co.
Cowley was appointed Military Knight of Windsor in 1981. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1996. He was President of the DCM League and the Gallantry Medallists League from 1974 to 2000. He was a Vice Patron of The Gallantry Medallists' League from 2000.
For his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity under hostile fire Private First Class Manuel was awarded the Silver Star posthumously.
The following are extracts from the citations of the Department of Defence for Roberts-Smith's two awards for gallantry.
In recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty, Bourke was gazetted the Victoria Cross on 27 August 1918.
Birth: Bowling Green, Ky. Date of issue: 31 August 1872. ;Citation > Gallantry in defeating Indians who attacked the mail.
Lieutenant George Burrows, M.C. (and Bar) was decorated for his gallantry in connection with the capture of the gun.
Entered service at: Bryan, Ohio. Birth: Williams County, Ohio. Date of issue: April 27, 1877. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
Entered service at: Buffalo, N.Y. Birth: Pen Yan, N.Y. Date of issue: 27 April 1877. Citation: > Gallantry in action.
The CGC now serves as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks across the whole armed forces.
Citation: > Serving on board the U.S.S. Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the > hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 16 March 1889.
Commander Richard Frank Jolly EGM (1896–1939) was a British naval officer and recipient of the Empire Gallantry Medal.
Lifeboat Gallantry – RNLI Medals and How they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Published: Spink, London, 1998. Work: Page 243.
The Sea Gallantry Medal (SGM) (officially 'The Board of Trade Medal for Saving Life at Sea'), is an award for civil gallantry at sea in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Merchant Shipping Act 1854 permitted the issue of this award and SGMs were first struck in 1855. They were first awarded either for 'humanity' (where there was little risk to the life of the recipient), or for gallantry (where there was significant risk to the recipient). Recipients are entitled to the post-nominal "SGM".
The SG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalents, (the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Air and Naval), as second level awards to Other Ranks and ratings. The SG also replaced the Distinguished Service Order, in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. The SG has no rank requirements and all service personnel are eligible. The UK equivalent is the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) and the US equivalents are the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross.
El Yuzbashi ('Captain') El Amin Effendi Hemeida EGM (born around 1900, probably in Sudan) was a soldier in the Sudan Defence Force. In 1936 he was awarded the Medal of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for Gallantry (the "Empire Gallantry Medal", EGM), "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in circumstances of very considerable personal danger". It was gazetted on 23 June 1936. The citation read: In September 1940, the medal was converted automatically to the newly created George Cross.
The George Medal (GM), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI,British Gallantry Medals (Abbott and Tamplin), p.138 is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry "not in the face of the enemy" where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the George Cross.
Major (later Brigadier) V.S. Minhas and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande won a Vir Chakra for gallantry displayed during the same engagement.
The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level medal awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy on land.
He was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the Second Battle of Cambrai, fought October 1918.
Motivala holds the rank of Commander with the Indian Navy. He received its gallantry award, the Shaurya Chakra, in 1983.
Conferment of the Distinguished Gallantry Cross was discontinued when the Republic of Bophuthatswana ceased to exist on 27 April 1994.
Conferment of the Gallantry Cross, Gold was discontinued when the Republic of Venda ceased to exist on 27 April 1994.
Conferment of the Distinguished Gallantry Medal was discontinued when the Republic of Bophuthatswana ceased to exist on 27 April 1994.
Conferment of the Gallantry Cross, Silver was discontinued when the Republic of Venda ceased to exist on 27 April 1994.
Vice Admiral Ghandhi was awarded the Vir Chakra for conspicuous gallantry for his role in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Manoj Pandey, who posthumously received the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest gallantry award, for his actions in Batalik sector.
McKechnie was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal for his actions.Commonwealth War Graves Commission - McKECHNIE, WILLIAM NEIL. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
He was president of The Gallantry Medallists' League from 2000. He was appointed MBE in 1983 and DCM in 1965.
From exchanging glances, they advance to acts of courtesy, of gallantry, then to fiery passion, to plighting troth and marriage.
Review of Recognition for the Battle of Long Tan and RAAF Ubon: Reports, Publications and Reports, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, 31 March 2008, pmc.gov.au. Retrieved 25 July 2009.Harry Smith, SG, 18 August 2008, itsanhonour.gov.au. Citation: For actions during the Vietnam War. # On Australia Day 2010, special forces soldier Private S received the Star of Gallantry "for acts of conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril while a lead scout in Afghanistan in 2008":Lanai Vasek (2010) Gallantry award for private, 26 January 2010, The Australian, The Australian. Retrieved 26 January 2010.Private S, SG, 26 January 2010, itsanhonour.gov.au. Citation: For acts of conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril while a lead scout in Afghanistan in 2008.
William Barnsley Allen (8 June 1892 – 27 August 1933) was a British Army medical officer who was decorated for gallantry four times during the First World War, including an award of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Canada, Australia and New Zealand have now created their own gallantry awards under their own honours systems. Since the 1993 review of the honours system, as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the Military Medal, formerly the third-level decoration for other ranks, has been discontinued. The MC now serves as the third-level award for all ranks of the British Armed Forces for gallantry on land, not to the standard required to receive the Victoria Cross or the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
The CGC which may be awarded posthumously, is awarded "in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy". All ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force may be awarded the CGC in recognition of qualifying acts of gallantry. Bars are awarded to the CGC in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. When the ribbon bar alone is worn, a silver rosette on the ribbon indicates the award of a bar.
For his extreme bravery during this operation, Lungley was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal on 19 November 1935. In 1940 the Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant and replaced by the George Cross. All living recipients of the Empire Gallantry Medal and the next-of-kin of those recipients who had died since September 1939 were obliged to exchange their award for the newly established George Cross. After the end of World War II Alfred Lungley married and moved to Norwich, Norfolk, where he died in 1989.
The Gallantry Cross was awarded to every Allied nation which provided support to South Vietnam. The Gallantry Cross became the most commonly awarded Vietnamese decoration to foreigners, second only to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. ; Fourragere The South Vietnamese military Fourragere in the colors of the Gallantry Cross represented a military unit cited two times. It was a brilliant golden-yellow, with red intermixed. Department of the Army message 111030Z from April 1974, established the policy that only one emblem for a unit award was authorized to be worn at a time.
In addition to his British gallantry awards, he received the Croix de Guerre, the Dutch Flying Cross and a Polish decoration.
Major Manish Pitambare KC was an Indian Army officer who posthumously received the Kirti Chakra, India's second highest peacetime gallantry decoration.
For his gallantry, Lehl was decorated with the Vir Chakra (VrC). He later attended the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington.
Nau Sena Medal (also spelt Nao Sena Medal, lit. Navy Medal) is a gallantry award for servicemen in the Indian Navy.
The citation for Watson's Military Cross read: The Military Cross is the third highest award for gallantry in the United Kingdom.
Burials include Brigadier-General Edmund Costello , who was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1897 for gallantry during the Siege of Malakand.
Birth: Collinstown, Va. Date of issue: November 16, 1876. Citation: > Rapid pursuit, gallantry, energy, and enterprise in an engagement with > Indians.
His > conspicuous gallantry and spirit of self-sacrifice were a source of great > inspiration to the members of the entire command.
Citation: > On board the U.S.S. Adams, for gallantry, rescuing O.C. Hawthorne, landsman > for training, from drowning at sea, 30 June 1903.
Gunawardena has been awarded the Rana Sura Padakkama for gallantry, the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya and Uttama Seva Padakkama for distinguished service.
Shri Baij Nath Singh, AC was an Indian Civilian who was posthumously awarded India's highest peace time gallantry award Ashoka Chakra.
Sumner's medal was awarded four months after the battle, on February 14, 1870. His official citation reads simply: "Gallantry in action".
Varthaman was conferred the Vir Chakra gallantry award in August 2019. His distinctive style of moustache later became popular in India.
Leading Seaman David Groves, the sea boat coxswain , was later awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his bravery in the rescue.
During the Spanish–American War, he was dispatched to Guantánamo, Cuba, and later sent to Puerto Rico, alongside General Nelson Miles. He received successive brevets for gallantry in various battles and was brevetted brigadier general, United States Army, for gallantry at the Battle of Rosebud in Montana Territory, where he was shot through the face while fighting Native Americans.
For his service in Vietnam, Ridge received the Bronze Star with "V" Device, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was later offered a commission as an officer but turned it down.
In the last 100 years the station's rescue crews have received three RNLI awards for gallantry and three Blue Peter gold badges.
Both Anderson and McTeague were awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal, converted into the George Cross when that award was instituted in 1940.
Still, that evening Primrose was able to save Rapid's entire crew. The subsequent court martial praised Bough for his zeal and gallantry.
During his military career, Puller earned the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
Citation: > Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays > walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help.
He was cited for gallantry at Chapultepec and Mexico City. Discharged on July 25, 1848, in New Orleans, Colonel Hébert entered politics.
Birth: Broome County, N.Y. Date of issue: 3 March 1870. Citation: > Gallantry in killing an Indian warrior and capturing pony and effects.
Shri Bhurelal, AC (20 March 1938) was a retired Police personnel who was awarded India's highest peace time gallantry award Ashoka Chakra.
There, she began writing her memoirs. Sybil received the George Medal for Gallantry several months before her death on 12 June 1948.
The crew of INS Vikrant earned two Maha Vir Chakras and twelve Vir Chakra gallantry medals for their part in the war.
The Distinguished Conduct Medal, post-nominal letters DCM, was instituted by Queen Victoria on 4 December 1854, during the Crimean War, as a decoration for gallantry in the field by other ranks of the British Army. It is the oldest British award for gallantry and was a second level military decoration, until it was discontinued in 1993. The medal could also be awarded to non-commissioned military personnel of the British Dominions and Colonies.New Zealand Defence Force – British Commonwealth Gallantry, Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards – The Distinguished Conduct Medal (Access date 19 May 2015) For all ranks below commissioned officers, the Distinguished Conduct Medal was the second highest award for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross, and the other ranks' equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order, which was awarded to commissioned officers for bravery.
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant on 4 December 1854, during the Crimean War, as an award to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the British Army for "distinguished, gallant and good conduct in the field". For all ranks below commissioned officer, it was the second highest award for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross, and the other ranks equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order, which was awarded only to commissioned officers. Prior to its institution, there had been no official medal awarded by the British Crown in recognition of individual acts of gallantry in the Army.ww2awards.com – Distinguished Conduct Medal (Access date 19 May 2015)Australian Government – It's an Honour – Imperial Awards – Distinguished Conduct Medal (Access date 14 August 2018) The Meritorious Service Medal, established in 1845 to reward long serving Warrant Officers and Sergeants, was awarded several times up to 1854 for gallantry in action, although this was not the medal's main purpose.Abbott & Tamplin, British Gallantry Awards, 2nd edition. pp 62-63John W. Mussell, Medal Yearbook 2015. Page 91. One earlier award specifically for acts of gallantry by other ranks was the unofficial Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry, instituted by Major General Sir Harry Smith in 1851.
Notes:Medal for Gallantry(MG) , www.gg.gov.au Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), www.gg.gov.au Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), www.gg.gov.au Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), www.gg.gov.
Samual MoodyLifeboat Gallantry – RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author:Cox, barry. Publisher:Spink & Son Ltd and the RNLI. Work: Page 109, MOODY, Samuel.
In total she rescued 2,800 troops from the beaches. For his 'gallantry and determination,' Coxswain Howard Knight was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
The gallantry of the British airmen makes a great impression throughout Europe. The Russian women and children are conveyed northwards by Russian aeroplanes.
In spite of his own wounds, he continued to treat the injured Marines. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry.
Apparently he personally also received the Turkish gold medal for the gallantry he displayed there.United services magazine, Vol. 1853, Issue 2, p.160.
The George Cross Committee of the Cabinet Office considers cases of military and civilian gallantry. The Committee has no formal terms of reference.
Citation: > For gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company H, 6th > U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wichita River, Texas.
Text of citation for the Military Cross: > For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a leader of offensive > patrols during a period of three weeks. He has on numerous occasions > attacked large formations of enemy aircraft single-handed, destroyed some, > and driven others down out of control. He has led his formation with great > skill, and has on several occasions extricated them from most difficult > positions, and in every engagement his gallantry and dash have been most > marked. Text of citation for Bar to the Military Cross: > For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading offensive patrols > against enemy aircraft.
The Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, usually known as the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM), was a British medal awarded for acts of the gallantry that did not reach the standard required for the Albert Medal and the Edward Medal. King George V introduced it on 29 December 1922. Recipients were entitled to use the post-nominal letters "EGM" and as a Medal of the Order of the British Empire it was also divided into military and civil divisions. Unlike appointments to the Order of the British Empire it could be awarded posthumously.
Patch of the 25th Infantry Division. Colonel Fair commanded 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division in Tay Ninh, in South Vietnam, in 1968–1969. He received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his participation in heavy fighting around Ven Cau. During combat in Vietnam, his brigade was awarded the U. S. Valorous Unit Award and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Palm).
Still, they fought the Germans with great gallantry, and were able to hold the town for three days. In these fights, the P.I.B. lost twelve men; around thirty were wounded. Several gallantry medals were later awarded for actions in Hedel. At 11:15 hours on 25 April the order to withdraw from the bridgehead, in Hedel, came from 116th Infantry Brigade Royal Marines.
It was during this siege, on 9 July 1857 that he performed the act of gallantry for which he was to be awarded the Victoria Cross. As a result of his and his troops' gallantry the unit was awarded the title of Tombs's Troop, which – as 28/143 Battery (Tombs's Troop), part of 19th Regiment Royal Artillery – it still carries to this day.
The role of Crack Platoon in the Bangladesh Liberation War was highly appreciated by the post war government of Bangladesh and the people. Six commandos including Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury, the leader of Crack Platoon and a former minister were awarded Bir Bikrom, third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh and two commandos were awarded Bir Protik, fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
The Janadhipathi Police Weeratha Padakkama ("President's Police Gallantry Medal") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka for gallantry or brave performance of duty. It is awarded by the President of Sri Lanka on the recommendations of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The medal replaced the Queen's Police Medal which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.
The Chitral Expedition is a much celebrated event, remembered in British history as a chapter in gallantry and valour, which has drawn wide appraisal.
Birth: Milford, Conn. Date of issue: November 27, 1894.Medal of Honor Citation ;Citation > Most distinguished gallantry in action with the Nez Perce Indians.
For his military services, major general Albert W. Kenner received a large number of decorations for gallantry in action or for other distinguished service.
The festival is relevant to the plot of Jin Yong's novel Ode to Gallantry. In 2011 Google published a Google Doodle commemorating the festival.
Captain Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews of the 1st Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Dunkirk on 31 May - 1 June 1940.
This officer has now destroyed five EA (three in flames) and has at all times displayed the greatest gallantry, skill and disregard of danger.
In 1995 Gaur was posthumously awarded the India's highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra for his extraordinary courage, dedication to duty and supreme sacrifice.
At the age of 23, he was awarded Spain's highest military award for gallantry the Cross of San Fernando, which is a pension grant.
Darrah was awarded with two Silver Star commendations for "gallantry in action" during his services in Santiago, Cuba and Legaspi, Luzon in the Philippines.
The Victoria Cross was given for "extreme gallantry, initiative and dash". In June he was awarded the Military Medal for another act of bravery.
It was a singular honour for the kumaon regiment to be the first to win the highest recognition for gallantry in the face of enemy.
Date of issue: October 26, 1897. > Voluntarily, and with most conspicuous gallantry, charged with 3 men upon 6 > Indians who were entrenched upon a hillside.
On 5 December 1875Lifeboat Gallantry – RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author:Cox, barry. Publisher:Spink & Son Ltd and the RNLI. Work: Page 160, MOODY, Samuel.
Sometimes a Soldier. London: Ernest Benn. For his gallantry Lieutenant Woolley was awarded the Victoria Cross, the first to be won by the Territorial Force.
27 February 1899. P. 5. and Bulgaria captain was later decorated for gallantry by Kaiser Wilhelm II,"The Steamer Bulgaria". Albury Banner And Wodonga Express.
Citation: > Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small > detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.
The lifeboat's Coxswain James Dumble, was awarded the RNLI's Bronze MedalLifeboat Gallantry RNLI medals and how they were won. Edited by:Barry Cox. Published:Spink, London, 1998.
For individual gallantry in action Inman was awarded the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand, then later promoted to captain and adjutant of the 8th Regiment.
Ferguson was awarded the U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest medal for gallantry, for "extraordinary heroism" in combat on June 6, 1944.
For this mission, he received the Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry). The decorated Lt. Arvind Singh retired from the Indian Navy with the rank of Commodore.
Amasa Sawyer Tracy (March 16, 1829 – February 26, 1908) was a Union Army officer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry.
Throughout the campaign BLA, whether in France, the Ardennes or Germany, this officer has shown a consistently high standard of gallantry and devotion to duty.
Lt Col Rana was given the nation’s highest peace time gallantry award, “Ashok Chakra” (posthumous) for his exceptional bravery , indomitable spirit, leadership and supreme sacrifice.
R. P. Diengdoh, AC was an Indian police officer with the Meghalaya Police who was posthumously awarded India's highest peace time gallantry award Ashoka Chakra.
That neither he nor his colleague were hit is scarcely possible. > Having delivered his wounded companion to relative shelter with the > remainder of the patrol, Lance Corporal Apiata re-armed himself and rejoined > the fight in counter-attack. Three other SAS soldiers also received bravery awards for actions during the same mission. Two received the New Zealand Gallantry Decoration and one the New Zealand Gallantry Medal.
Military Cross (MC) > T./Capt. David Mackay McGoun, R.A.F. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion > to duty as a leader of offensive patrols. It is entirely due to his > determination and skill that his patrol has destroyed many enemy machines. > His consistent keenness, his gallantry, and untiring energy have at all > times set a magnificent example to all the pilots and observers in his > squadron.
The Military Medal for Gallantry is awarded for "any act of exceptional bravery or gallantry (other than one performed on war service) arising out of, or associated with, military service and involving risk to life and limb." The medal can be awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, or privates/seaman/aircrew of the Defence Forces and to members of the Army Nursing Service and Chaplaincy Services.
The village has produced soldiers who have participated in the First World War, Second World War, Indo-Pak War of 1965, Indo-Pak War of 1971 and Kargil War. Brig (Retd) Muhammad Aslam Janjua, then Major, was conferred Sitara-e-Jurat, the third highest gallantry award of Pakistan Military, in Indo-Pak War of 1965List of recipients of gallantry award Sitara-e-Jurat in Pakistan.
Eight pointed dull silver star with blue circle, surrounded by silver laurels, in the middle, with crossed swords and the words Awarded for Valour, this was changed to Awarded for Gallantry in 1944. Conspicuous act of individual gallantry on the part of any Native Officers or Soldiers, in the Field or in the attack or defence of a Fortified place, without distinction of rank or grade.
Military Cross (MC) 2nd Lt. James Dennis Payne, Gen. List, and R.F.C. > For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on patrol with two > other scouts he attacked a formation of seven enemy two-seaters, bringing > down two himself while the two scouts brought down two more. Besides these, > he has accounted for five other machines, and at all times shown the > greatest gallantry.
The Order of the Medal for Bravery is awarded for display of bravery in an incident. It too has three classes, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Medal for Bravery (Gold) is awarded for acts of gallantry of the greatest possible heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. The Medal for Bravery (Silver) is awarded for gallantry of an extremely high order.
The Distinguished Gallantry Cross was instituted by the State President of Bophuthatswana in 1982. It is the senior award of a set of two decorations for bravery, along with the Distinguished Gallantry Medal. Bophuthatswana's military decorations and medals were modelled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these two decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Louw Wepener Decoration and Louw Wepener Medal.
The Gallantry Cross, Gold was instituted by the President of Venda in 1985. It is the senior award of a set of two decorations for bravery, along with the Gallantry Cross, Silver. Venda's military decorations and medals were modelled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these two decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Louw Wepener Decoration and the Honoris Crux (1975).
The Distinguished Gallantry Medal was instituted by the State President of Bophuthatswana in 1982. It is the junior award of a set of two decorations for bravery, along with the Distinguished Gallantry Cross. Bophuthatswana's military decorations and medals were modelled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these two decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Louw Wepener Decoration and Louw Wepener Medal.
The President's Police Medal is a decoration awarded to members of law enforcement in India. Established 1 March 1951, the medal was originally called the President's Police and Fire Service Medal. The medal is awarded for either gallantry or distinguished service, with the gallantry version of the medal being accorded a higher precedence. The medal is awarded annually on Republic Day and Independence Day.
The Gallantry Cross, Silver was instituted by the President of Venda in 1985. It is the junior award of a set of two decorations for bravery, along with the Gallantry Cross, Gold. Venda's military decorations and medals were modeled on those of the Republic of South Africa and these two decorations are the approximate equivalents of, respectively, the Louw Wepener Decoration and the Honoris Crux (1975).
Glancy served in the Royal Marines and the Special Boat Service (SBS). In March 2013, he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2012 to 30 September 2012". The CGC is a second level UK honour, with only the Victoria Cross ranking higher for combat gallantry. He completed three tours of Afghanistan.
Sarwardy received the gallantry award 'Bir Bikrom' for displaying courage during a counter-insurgency operation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, in which he captured the enemy camp after he had been shot severely. Bir Bikrom is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. Hasan led the rescue operation of Tazreen Garments, Savar in December 2012. He led the rescue operation of Rana Plaza in Savar.
The then-East Pakistan Rifles joined the Bangladesh War of Independence on the side of Mukti Bahini in 1971. One hundred and forty one members earned gallantry awards for their outstanding contribution to the liberation war of Bangladesh. Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh and Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf posthumously earned the Bir Sreshtha, which is the highest gallantry award of the nation. 8 earned the Bir Uttom.
Acts of gallantry in the police service normally attract the George Cross, George Medal or Queen's Gallantry Medal. Over time, many Commonwealth countries have created their own police medals, replacing the issue of the QPM to police in those countries. For example, Australia created the Australian Police Medal in 1986. It did not supersede the QPM which continued to be awarded to Australians until 1989.
Captain Narsingh bahadur Singh played an important role and for his gallantry and courageous efforts he was awarded with 'sena medal' Gallantry Awards received by the battalion were tharee Vir Chakra and five Mention-in-Despatches . During Operation Hill, the 2nd Battalion participated in the two assaults on ‘OP Hill’. Capt Chandra Narain Singh of the 2nd Battalion was attached to HQ 120 Infantry Brigade.
President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil giving away the highest gallantry award Ashok Chakra to Smt. Beeta wife of the Havildar Rajesh Kumar (posthumous) in New Delhi on January 26, 2010The citation by the President of India during the awarding of the Ashoka Chakra read: Havildar Rajesh Kumar showed unparalleled feat of most conspicuous gallantry, fortitude and the rare spirit of self sacrifice in fighting the terrorists.
The medals awarded by the President of India for gallantry displayed on the battlefield, in order of precedence, are Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra. The medals awarded by the President for gallantry displayed away from the battlefield, in order of precedence, are Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra. Many of the recipients of these awards have been Indian Army personnel.
He was a private in the 3rd Battalion, Connaught Rangers, British Army during World War I when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the DCM. "For conspicuous gallantry when in command of a trench. Although wounded, he held on to his position after part of the line had been rushed." The Connacht Tribune in June, 1915 reported Reward for Gallantry.
The 21 Sikh non-commissioned officers and soldiers who died in the Battle of Saragarhi were from the Majha region of Punjab and were posthumously awarded the Indian Order of Merit, at that time the highest gallantry award which an Indian soldier could receive. The corresponding gallantry award was the Victoria Cross. The award is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra awarded by the President of India.
For his gallantry and leadership, Lt Colonel H.C.Pathak was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. This battle was part of the Battle of Basantar river, one of the major battles of the 1971 war. Lt Colonel H.C.Pathak later rose to the rank of Major General. He passed away on 14 July 2015 due to natural causes.
There were an increased number of cases in the Second World War for service personnel and civilians including the merchant marine, police and emergency services and civil defence. From 1940, the BEM was awarded for acts of gallantry that did not reach the standard of the George Medal. Such awards often had citations, some detailed and graphic while awards for meritorious service usually appeared without a citation. From 14 January 1958, awards of the BEM made for acts of gallantry were formally designated the British Empire Medal for Gallantry and consisted of the BEM with a silver oak leaf emblem worn on the ribbon.
In a warrant of 19 May 1954 the current version of the medal, named the Queen's Police Medal was introduced; at the same time a separate medal for the fire service was created, the Queen's Fire Service Medal. Between 30 December 2009 and 12 June 2011, the medal was awarded to 71 officers in England and Wales. The most common form of the current award is the Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. The equivalent medal for gallantry, the Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry, which could be awarded posthumously, has not been awarded since 1977, since which time the Queen's Gallantry Medal has also been awarded posthumously.
The Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant on 24 September 1940. All living recipients and the next-of-kin of recipients who had been posthumously awarded the medal after 3 September 1939 (the start of World War II) were obliged to exchange the Empire Gallantry Medal for the George Cross. It was only in 1971, that then living recipients of the Albert Medal and Edward Medal were deemed to be George Cross recipients. Most former Albert Medal and Edward Medal recipients accepted the invitation to change their original insignia for the George Cross but unlike the Empire Gallantry Medallists they were not obliged to exchange their original insignia.
The Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross () was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. The Navy Gallantry Cross was awarded to any member of the military who displayed meritorious or heroic combat while engaged in naval operations to benefit South Vietnam. The medal was awarded both for combat and non-combat service and was the equivalent of the United States Legion of Merit. The Navy Gallantry Cross was also awarded to members of foreign military forces, provided that such service members were engaged in direct operational support of Vietnam and that such naval actions benefitted the Vietnamese military.
Citation: > On board the U.S.S. Wompatuck, Manzanillo, Cuba, 30 June 1898. Serving under > the fire of the enemy, Muller displayed heroism and gallantry during this > period.
Petersen's conspicuous gallantry and > extraordinary heroism are in the highest traditions of the service and > reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Michael Joseph Munnelly (17 April 1941 – 24 December 1964) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his gallantry on 24 December 1964 in Regent's Park, London.
Second Lieutenant Pollur Mutthuswamy Raman was awarded India's highest peace time gallantry award, ” Ashok Chakra” for his rawan courage, leadership and supreme sacrifice for his nation.
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For his heroic actions in the Vietnam War, Credle received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, Gallantry Cross, and an Army Commendation Medal.
Inspector Lohit Sonowal, KC was an Inspector of Commando Battalion of Assam Police who was posthumously awarded India's second highest peace time gallantry award Kirti Chakra.
Henry Rodenburg (-13 December 1899) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry in the Indian Wars.
Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. > Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended > by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.
He is also the recipient of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Palm) and the recipient for the FBI Award for Service in the Public Interest.
Each one finds the individuality that Chekhov, with uncanny sympathy and sly gallantry, imparted to his female characters. The cast is great. The play is great.
For his conspicuous gallantry during the crucial stages of the Solomon Islands campaign, Philip was awarded the Silver Star Medal and received the Presidential Unit Citation.
That team was composed by the subtlety of Orozco, the gallantry of Mario Alborta, the power of Kullu Baldellón, firmness and poise of El Cabro Plaza.
Citation: > Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns > from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.
25) Yenne, Bill. Indian Wars: The Campaign for the American West. Yardley, Pennsylvania: Westholme Publishing, 2006. (pg. 140) for "gallantry in action" on March 3, 1870.
For his gallantry in this action in which he lost his life trying to move a wounded comrade to safety, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Thaddeus Brown Glover (1852-1932) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
Its soldiers have been honored with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a Unit citation, one Ashok Chakra, ten Maha Vir Chakras and two Kirti Chakras.
Promotion to acting captain. For his "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty" under heavy shellfire, Herring received an immediate award of the Military Cross. Military Cross (MC).
Lieutenant Edmund Costello was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry during the action. In 1900, the regiment was sent to China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion.
Khan is a recipient of the President's medals for gallantry, bravery and distinguished service. He has also been given commendations by the Indian Army and other agencies.
As with most other military forces the Roman military adopted an extensive list of decorations for military gallantry and likewise a range of punishments for military transgressions.
Ode to Gallantry is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was broadcast on CTS in Taiwan in 1985.
Military Cross (MC) T./Capt. Guy Borthwick Moore, Gen. List and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol to attack hostile balloons.
Nathan Huntley Edgerton (August 28, 1839 – October 27, 1932) was a Union Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the American Civil War.
Alaric B. Chapin (June 18, 1848 – November 27, 1924) was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the American Civil War.
His award citation reads: :Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded [Fredericksburg]. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners [Antietam].
Shomo's extraordinary > gallantry and intrepidity in attacking such a far superior force and > destroying 7 enemy aircraft in one action is unparalleled in the southwest > Pacific area.
Neville Talbot praised Inglis' bravery and gallantry: He was buried close to the battlefield at Ginchy; his body was not recovered after the end of the war.
He was not. That he commanded a corvette squadron. He did not. That he was awarded the Purple Heart, a gallantry decoration for those wounded in action.
William C. Bryan (1852-1933) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
He also received a Bronze Star Medal and a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross for actions during that same time period. On his second tour from 1970 to 1971, he was a senior adviser for a Vietnamese Marine infantry battalion, Khe Sanh, South Vietnam. Dabney was awarded a second Bronze Star, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, a Purple Heart Medal, and a second RVN Gallantry Cross.
Ball had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and bar simultaneously on 26 September 1916. The first award was "for conspicuous gallantry and skill" when he took on two enemy formations. The bar was also "for conspicuous skill and gallantry" when he attacked four enemy aircraft in formation and then, on another occasion, 12 enemy machines. He was awarded the Russian Order of St. George the same month.
Frederick Hamilton March, (6 August 1891 – 30 October 1977) was an Australian soldier and adventurer. He served in the Middle East during the First World War. He received the Empire Gallantry Medal, then the highest civilian gallantry award in the British Empire, for his conduct during the assassination of the Governor-General of Sudan, Sir Lee Stack. He was involved with the Sudanese Ministry of Agriculture during his later working career.
He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second-highest award for gallantry available to members of the Indian Armed Forces. The award was promulgated on Independence Day in 1972. Sandhu later served as the Deputy Director General of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh National Cadet Corps Directorate. He retired from the army as a brigadier, and after retirement was active in veterans' and gallantry award recipients' matters.
Apart from other awards, for these services he received the O.B.E., the Coronation Medal as a personal gift from the King and the E.G.M. for gallantry, later exchanged by the King for the George Cross. Burton was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal in 1924, which was converted into the George Cross in 1940.Short et al., pp. 43–5.. He was also awarded the Tynemouth Medal Trusts Gold medal and bar.
In October 1942, Major Murray embarked with the 6th Marines for the Pacific theatre. For conspicuous gallantry on Guadalcanal in January 1943, as commander of the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, he was awarded his first Silver Star. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in June 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Murray was awarded a second Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry while commanding the same unit on Tarawa in November 1943.
On July 25, 1918, over Fismes, France, he drove down out of control an enemy Fokker plane; on August 10, over Perrone, France, one Fokker biplane; and on August 29 over Cambria, France, one Fokker biplane. In all these engagements Lieutenant Donaldson displayed the greatest devotion to duty and gallantry in the face of the enemy. (General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1924) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) For gallantry.
Born in Denny, prior to joining Leicester Black fought in World War I with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry near Mœuvres on 21 March 1918. The citation for his DCM stated that Black "bombed out a large portion of a trench captured by the enemy in spite of strenuous opposition. His initiative, leadership and personal gallantry were worthy of the highest praise".
Technical Sergeant Francis J. Clark, U.S. Army, Company K, 109th Infantry Regiment received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siegfried Line Campaign on 12 September 1944.
Albert Glawinski (or Glavinski) (born 1852) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
Cecil Francis Kelly (died 23 November 1948) GC was an Irish barge pilot. He was a recipient of the Empire Gallantry Medal, later exchanged for a George Cross.
During World War I, Fogarty served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, rising to the rank of sergeant. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in 1918.
Over 18 and 19 May 1963 Lifeboat Gallantry RNLI medals and how they were won. Edited by:Barry Cox. Published:Spink, London, 1998. Page 328 awarded on 10 October 1963.
Kylie Elizabeth Watson, MC is a British Army medic from Northern Ireland. She was awarded the Military Cross on 25 March 2011 in recognition of gallantry in Afghanistan.
Lieutenant Colonel D. Sreeram Kumar AC (born 1981) is a serving Indian Army officer who was decorated in 2010 with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry decoration.
The Army assigned Shachnow to the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles, where he earned his second Silver Star for gallantry in action after escaping death several times.
Md. Badiuzzaman Tunu ( – 21 June 2020) was a freedom fighter with the title of Bir Pratik (the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh) of Rajshahi District of Bangladesh.
For his service in Vietnam, he was decorated with Bronze Star Medal and Navy Commendation Medal, both with Combat "V" and also received Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Star.
The Queen's Police Medal (QPM) is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for distinguished service or gallantry; 25 medals were awarded for distinguished service.
Ode to Gallantry is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on NMTV in China in 2002.
President's Police Medal for Gallantry Border Security Force # Subhendu Roy (Posthumously) Constable. BSF. Central Reserve Police Force # Satish Kumar (Posthumously) Constable. C.R.P.F. # Suraj Sarjerao Mohite (Posthumously) Constable. C.R.P.F.
Belal was born on 1 September 1958. He graduated with a H.S.C. degree. He fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was awarded the gallantry award Bir Protik.
Sowar Muhammad Hussain was awarded a posthumous Nishan-i-Haider for outstanding gallantry, the only occasion on which this award was won by the Pakistan Army Armoured Corps.
A detailed account of the brigade and its actions is a major part of the historical fiction novel A Witness to Gallantry: An American Spy in Poland 1939.
He was posthumously awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valour (), a decoration which acknowledges deeds of outstanding gallantry. Places have been named, and memorials dedicated, in his honour.
During the Indian Wars, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment earned 13 battle streamers to add to their flag, and 15 troopers received the Medal of Honor for their gallantry.
Costello's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > On board the U.S.S. Hartford, Philadelphia, Pa., 16 July 1876. Showing > gallantry, Costello rescued from drowning a landsman of that vessel.
Sifakis, Stewart. Who Was Who in the Civil War. New York: Facts On File, 1988. . p. 214. He was cited for gallantry at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.
It was intended to have a similar status for civilian acts of gallantry, or for acts performed by members of the armed forces but which were not "in the face of the enemy", as the Victoria Cross does for acts of gallantry in combat. On its creation, holders of the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) were immediately instructed to exchange their medal for the GC, but holders of the AM and Edward Medal were not, despite these being higher in the order of wear than the EGM. Bastian received his GC in a presentation made by the Governor-General of Canada on 27 November 1973. He presented his AM and Lloyd's Medal to the National Museum Wales.
In the 1932 New Year Honours list, a distinction was made signifying only some of the medals were being awarded for gallantry. On 27 December 1933, the warrant was officially amended to introduce distinctions as to whether the medal was awarded for gallantry or for distinguished service, by adding an appropriate inscription to the reverse of the medal, and adding a central red stripe to the ribbon for gallantry awards. Both types of award adopted the current ribbon design, with a further silver strip in the middle of the ribbon. The award criteria were changed so recipients had: In 1936, amendments of 25 May gave greater provision for territories to opt to award their own equivalent medals.
In August 1971 he was promoted to Lieutenant colonel. For his gallantry he was awarded Bir Uttom, the second highest award in Bangladesh for his role in the war.
28, 67, 90.Sherman, Tana. "Thomas J. Hudner Jr.: Building blocks for gallantry, intrepidity". Andover Bulletin, Volume 95, issue 1, Fall 2001, Department of the Navy: Naval Historical Center.
The Military Medal For Gallantry (MMG) () is a military decoration awarded by the Government of Ireland. It is the highest award of the military awards and decorations of Ireland.
Lifeboat Gallantry – RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Publisher: Spink & Son Ltd and the RNLI. Work: Page 270, SINCLAIR, Thomas Marshall, WEIR Alexander, MASSON, John.
The Crosses of Military Merit () are Spain's military awards for gallantry or merit in war or peace. Awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians.
Narborough received his commission in 1664, and in 1666 was promoted lieutenant for gallantry in an action against the Dutch fleet off the Downs in June of that year.
Colour Sergeant Brian Wood is a former soldier in the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment who was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the Battle of Danny Boy.
Adrien was later commissioned, and was twice awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry. He survived the war, and inherited the family title and estate in Belloy-Saint-Léonard.
Born: November 10, 1834, Columbus, Ohio. Date of issue: August 19, 1893. Citation: Conspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.
Anthony Staunton. Private John Carroll VC: Gallantry at St Yves, Belgium, Sabretache (Journal of the Military Historical Society of Australia) Vol XLVI No. 1, March 2005, pages 19–24.
For his most conspicuous bravery, cool courage, devotion to duty of an exceptionally high order Naik Nirbhay Singh was posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, the highest gallantry award during peacetime.
Lt Col Rana displayed indomitable courage, patriotism and gallantry of the highest order. For this act of indomitable courage, Lt Col SS Rana was awarded the Ashoka Chakra posthumously.
Approximately 30,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged and 1,300 civilians were killed.Spooner, Supreme Gallantry, p. 11. The Allied losses in airmen, fighter aircraft, warships and transport ships were high.
Jeremiah J. Murphy (b. 1858 - d. 1932), was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
The Abdy Beauclerk arrived in Aldeburgh in December 1931. A notable service occurred on 23 November 1938.Lifeboat Gallantry RNLI medals and how they were won. Edited by:Barry Cox.
The Chilean honours system provides a means for the Government of Chile to reward gallantry, achievement, or service, by both Chileans and non-citizens. The honours system consists of three types of award: orders, decorations and medals. Membership of an Order (in one of its various grades) is conferred to recognise merit in terms of achievement and service. Decorations are conferred to recognise specific deeds of gallantry, bravery, distinguished or meritorious service.
Today, Port Isaac's crew and shore helpers man the station 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing full coverage of part of the north coast of Cornwall. A later lifeboat is called 'Copeland Bell'. In July 2012, the crew of the lifeboat received medals for gallantry following a dangerous rescue. This was only the second time in RNLI history that the entire crew of a D class, inflatable, lifeboat have received gallantry medals.
Military Cross (MC) 2nd Lt. Arthur Gordon Jones-Williams, Welsh R. and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has continuously shown the utmost dash and gallantry in attacking superior numbers of hostile machines. On one occasion he attacked twelve hostile scouts and succeeded in destroying one and driving down another.Flight Global, 26 July 1917, p. 753 Retrieved 27 February 2010.Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July 1917, p.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was the second level bravery award for ratings of the Royal Navy, ranking below the Victoria Cross and, after its institution in 1914, above the Distinguished Service Medal. It was normally awarded with an annuity or gratuity. In 1943, during the Second World War, a Royal Air Force version, the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying), was added. Since 1917, recipients have been entitled to use the post-nominal letters "CGM".
The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The only Victoria Cross awarded to a member of Shropshire regiment in the First World War was won on 10 March 1918 by Private Harold Whitfield of the Shropshire Yeomanry (10th KSLI) for gallantry at Burj-el-Lisaneh during the Battle of Tell 'Asur in Palestine.
Gallantry Awards received by the battalion were one Vir Chakra and one Mentioned-in-Despatches. In addition was also awarded GOC-in-C Northern Command Unit Appreciation to the unit for their splendid work. The 18th Battalion was tasked to take Point 4700 and the surrounding heights where the enemy had consolidated their positions after being evicted from Tololing and Point 5140. In the subsequent operations, the Bhullas displayed gallantry of the highest order.
The Guides Infantry made up for its lack of action during the Second World War by giving an excellent account of itself in Kashmir in 1948. The battalion was instrumental in checking the Indian offensive in the Kishenganga Valley, where it fought with great gallantry at Tithwal and foiled all enemy efforts at advance. The Guides suffered casualties of 37 killed and 105 wounded, and were awarded eleven gallantry awards.Attiqur Rahman, Lt Gen M. (1980).
Wooldridge landed on D-Day as a squad leader (sergeant). Wooldridge was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry at the Battle of Aachen in Germany in October 1944. He also received a Purple Heart for injuries in this battle. He was awarded a second Silver Star for gallantry during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, while serving as a platoon sergeant. Wooldridge returned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas in May 1945.
Monash sent Bell his personal thanks, praising the Americans' gallantry, while Pershing set out explicit instructions to ensure that US troops would not be employed in a similar manner again.
Date of issue: July 23, 1892. Citation: :Distinguished gallantry while holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by a strong force of the enemy; was severely wounded.
Smith, who was also a Northern Ireland Catholic, was posthumously awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal, as he tried to warn his comrades about the bomb, rather than running for cover.
Naik Kaushal Yadav was squad commander in 9 Para. He fought in 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. He was awarded India's third highest gallantry award Vir Chakra posthumously.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry bestowed for meritorious service to the government in peace as well as for gallantry in wartime.
Date of issue: February 25, 1899. Citation > Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in > the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.
For his bravery during the Kargil war, he was awarded Nishan-e-Haider, which is Pakistan's highest military gallantry award. His name is the localised form of the rank Colonel.
For his gallantry, Paulsen was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in January 1941. He was also awarded the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea.
He also received the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star from the ARVN. Among his CIA awards are the Intelligence Star, the Exceptional Service Medallion and the Distinguished Intelligence Cross.
For his distinguished and meritorious tour, he has been awarded a medal for his participation in ECOMOG (1992), a Gallantry Medal (1993) and a Long Service and Efficiency Medal (1994).
This soldier's gallantry in > action, undaunted bravery, and loyalty to his aircraft and fellow > crewmembers, without regard for his own personal safety, is an inspiration > to the U.S. Armed Forces.
1st Lt. Poxon's gallantry, indomitable will, and courage > are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and > reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
He served in the United States Army, as an observation balloon pilot in World War I; he was shot down by a German pilot and won the Silver Star for gallantry.
They are shortly released, however, by special order of the King and Queen of Spain in recompense for their gallantry in saving the Spanish captain and crew of the wrecked Almeria.
Thomas Guinn (1836 - 1908) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
The private then went forward alone and, under very heavy fire, succeeded in getting both wounded men under cover and attended to their injuries. His gallantry undoubtedly saved both men's lives.
He was awarded the King's Police Medal for Gallantry in 1929. In June 1946, the title of Rao Bahadur was conferred on him by Lord F.M.Wavell, Viceroy of India (1943–46).
While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
John O'Dea (1839 - 1905) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
General Thomas' signature 10/1854 Stephen Thomas (December 6, 1809 - December 18, 1903), manufacturer, politician, jurist, and Union Army officer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry.
According to the Param Vir Chakra citation on the Indian Army's website, Yadav "displayed the most conspicuous courage, indomitable gallantry, grit and determination under extreme adverse circumstances". "Profile" and "Citation" tabs.
While on active duty, it earned both an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm. It was returned to reserve status in June 1969.
He was also decorated by the government of South Vietnam, being awarded the National Order of Vietnam, 4th Class, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Chuong My-1st Class Medal.
He was > the personification of intrepid gallantry and imperturbable courage. His nephew was Joseph M. Proskauer a prominent New York attorney, Judge, and founding partner of the law firm Proskauer Rose.
Cushing was posthumously cited for gallantry with a brevet promotion to lieutenant colonel."Gettysburg hero may get Medal of Honor 150 years later", July 4, 2013, foxnews.com; accessed November 6, 2014.
I should like to > express the appreciation of all ranks, Special Service Group, and > particularly that of General Sturges and Brigadier Leicester and all ranks > of No. 4 Special Service Brigade for the self-sacrifice shown by all naval > personnel during the landings, which had such splendid results." The naval haul of gallantry awards was significant. Of particular note were the actions of Leading Seaman Owen Joseph McGrath who was Coxswain of a Landing Craft (LCP(L) 144) during the assault on Westkapelle. McGrath's citation for the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (the highest award for gallantry available to non-commissioned naval personnel short of the Victoria Cross) reads as follows: "[LCP(L) 144's] duty was to make smoke on the Southern flank.
For the post-1967 awards, the, names are changed to "Shauryua Chakra" in Hindi above and "SHAURYA CHAKRA" below. Ribbon: Green colour ribbon divided into four equal parts by three orange vertical lines. Bar: If a recipient of the Chakra shall again perform such an act of gallantry as would have made him or her eligible to receive the Chakra, such further act of gallantry shall be recognised by a Bar to be attached to the riband by which the Chakra is suspended and, for every subsequent act of gallantry, an additional Bar shall be added and such Bar or Bars may also be awarded posthumously. For every such Bar, a replica of the Chakra in miniature shall be added to the riband when worn alone.
The decoration was renamed the Indian Order of Merit (IOM) in 1902, and Indians considered it to be "the most coveted gallantry award" until the Victoria Cross (VC)—the highest award for gallantry in the British Empire—was extended to Indians in 1911. The VC was awarded to 153 Indian and British soldiers of the British Indian Army, and civilians under its command, from 1857 until Indian independence in 1947. During the First World War, in addition to the IOM, the award system of the British Indian Army was expanded. Based on the British practice for recognising actions of gallantry, senior officers would be awarded the Distinguished Service Order, junior officers the Military Cross, and enlisted men with the Military Medal.
In 1922, the original Medal of the Order of the British Empire was split into two, the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry (EGM) awarded for acts of gallantry, and the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service that is generally known as the British Empire Medal (BEM) awarded for meritorious services and was the lower level award of the Order of the British Empire. The EGM was awarded until 1940, when it was superseded by the George Cross. Shortly after the commencement of the Blitz, King George VI created the George Cross to recognise gallantry by men and women in all walks of civilian life. It was to rank immediately after the Victoria Cross.
Edward Warner VC (18 November 1883 – 2 May 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was a private in the 1st Battalion, The Bedfordshire Regiment, British Army during World War I, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry during the defence of Hill 60 on 1 May 1915.
Chapters 35–38. From 14 January 1958, these awards were designated Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry. Any individual made a member of the Order for gallantry after 14 January 1958 wears an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same ribbon as the badge, with a miniature version on the ribbon bar when worn alone. When the ribbon only is worn the emblem is worn in miniature.
During his active military service, Colonel Ray was awarded many decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, a Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", the Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Vietnamese Honor Medal. Colonel Ray resigned his active commission in 1969 and joined the Marine Corps Reserve, where he held a variety of command and staff positions, including command of combat and combat service support units in Louisville and Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Vladimír Nedvěd, (27 March 1917 – 31 October 2012) was a Czech flyer who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and the early Cold War period. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry, and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Czech Gallantry Medal and the War Cross with three bars, and in later life the Order of the White Lion.Wing Commander Vladimir Nedved. The Telegraph, 16 January 2013.
Abercrombie enlisted to serve in World War I in January 1916 and after completing 11 months of training at Royal Park embarked for France on the SS Victoria. In April 1918, Abercrombie received the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty". For this “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty” he was awarded the Military Cross in June 1918. He was also Mentioned in Despatches and gained promotion to Lieutenant during his service in France.
Samuel George Herbert Mason (1891 – 20 May 1960) was a British film director, producer, stage actor, army officer, presenter of some revues, stage manager, stage director, choreographer, production manager and playwright.McFarlane, 2005, p. 462 He was a recipient of the Military Cross the prestigious award for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy." He received the gallantry award for his part in the Battle of Guillemont where British troops defeated the Germans to take the German stronghold of Guillemont.
The first recipients of this newly designated award were two Board of Customs officers, George Elrick Thomson and John Rees Thomas, who ventured into a burning steamship hold in an attempt to rescue a colleague. Like the GM, the BEM for Gallantry could not be awarded posthumously and was eventually replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM). Again, recipients of the BEM for services other than acts of bravery were not affected by these changes.
Some RAF Bomber Command airmen received awards for their gallantry in specific actions or for their sustained courage facing the terrible odds against their surviving a full tour of operations. Enlisted men could receive a Distinguished Flying Medal or Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying). Commissioned officers and Warrant officers could receive a Distinguished Flying Cross. Commissioned officers, usually the more senior ranks, could receive a Distinguished Service Order which was sometimes awarded to junior officers for acts of exceptional bravery.
The Kids Corner and My India My Pride segments of the section educate citizens about the legacy of the country. My India My Pride is a segment which has the Presidents Address to the nation, Republic Day Webcast, poems on India, photo archive of republic day celebrations. There is a listing of awardees of Bharat Ratna, Param Vir Chakra, Padma Awards, Gallantry Awards, Bravery Awards, Correctional Service Medal Awards, Police Medal for Gallantry and Meritorious Service Awards.
General Sir John Antony Jervis Read, (10 September 1913 – 22 September 2000) was a senior British Army officer who served as Quartermaster-General to the Forces from 1969 to 1973. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during the campaign against the Italian army in East Africa in 1941 and the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership and gallantry whilst in command of 1 Gambia Regiment in Burma in March 1945, during the Second World War.
After the engagements, Flight Lieutenant Captain Sattar Alvi and Shahbaz formation leader Squadron Leader Major Arif Manzoor were awarded two of Syria's highest decorations for gallantry, the Wisaam Faris and Wisaam Shuja'at in 1973 by the President of Syria Hafez al-Assad in a public ceremony. The government of Pakistan also awarded each PAF pilot the Sitara-e-Jur'at. The prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto personally met each of them and awarded the gallantry awards in public ceremonies.
Since its inception, eight awards of the Star of Gallantry have been made: # On 26 November 2006, a soldier identified only as Sergeant A from 4RAR (Commando) became the first recipient of the Star of Gallantry.D.D. McNicoll (2006) Brave Digger wins Star of Gallantry, 27 November 2006, The Australian, The Australian.news.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2010. Sergeant A was awarded the medal for his actions whilst assisting with the extraction of threatened coalition forces in Orūzgān Province, Afghanistan.
Jackson was carried wounded from the field and Lieut.-Col. Heath was among the killed. At Rappahannock Station, the regiment was conspicuous for its gallantry, and captured 4 standards of the enemy.
British Gallantry Awards. Guinness Superlatives. ;Ribbon The ribbon is also identical to that of the King's Medal for Bravery, Gold, 44 millimetres wide and dark blue with 4½ millimetres wide orange edges.
By his gallantry at the cost > of his life are in the highest traditions of the military service, Pfc. Nash > has reflected great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Captain Sandeep Shankla (3 January 1964 – 8 August 1991) was an Indian Army officer who was posthumously awarded India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra, for acts in Jammu and Kashmir.
In March 1914, King George V of the UK, on recommendation of the Board of Trade, awarded 19 of Czars crew the Silver Sea Gallantry Medal, along with a £3 award each.
James Smith Cunningham (1840 - 1921) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Colonel Jasbir Singh Raina, AC (5 July 1955) is a retired Indian Army officer who was awarded India's highest peacetime gallantry award Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Operation Blue Star.
John N. Eckes (1844 - 1912) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
James Edward Flynn (1842 - 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Louis T. Hunt (1836 - 1901) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
A private, he was awarded the Military Medal in 1918, for acts of gallantry in the field. McLean died in Christchurch on 7 March 1965, and he was buried at Hokitika Cemetery.
Decorations of this combat unit include the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device. These two units were consolidated in 1985.
Air Vice Marshal Kumaresan has been awarded the gallantry medals Rana Sura Padakkama for individual acts of bravery, the service medals Uttama Seva Padakkama and Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal.
Grandstaff's selfless gallantry, > above and beyond the call of duty, are in the highest traditions of the U.S. > Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of this > country.
Ankit Garg is a police superintendent in Chhattisgarh, India. On 9 October 2010, he led a counterinsurgency operation against Naxalites for which he would later be awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry.
Pope's body was later found with those of his men, having killed 80 Germans. Pope was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, Australia's highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
He was posthumously awarded the Military Cross for the "conspicuous gallantry" he had shown three days before his death leading his company in an attack at Templeux-le-Guérard during the offensive.
Major General Douglas Lyall Darling & Bar, MC & Bar (3 October 1914 – 28 December 1978) was a British Army officer who was highly decorated for gallantry and leadership during the Second World War.
By his conspicuous gallantry at the cost of his life, in the > highest traditions of the military service, Sfc. Yano has reflected great > credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Henry "Harry" Joseph Gallagher, (31 December 1914 – 25 August 1988), was awarded the DCM for his gallantry during the epic defence of Castle Hill on the Imjin River, during the Korean War.
The Stribling also earned credit for the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm during the periods 21 March 1969 to 2 April 1969; and 23 to 26 July 1969.
This they did with conspicuous gallantry, and with very heavy casualties. Soon after 10 a.m., the landings had been effected. 41, and 48 Commandos were safely ashore and were clearing enemy positions.
His gallantry and selfless > devotion to his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the > military service and reflects great credit upon Sp4 Ingalls, his unit, and > the U.S. Army.
Wyrall pp155–158Daniell pp221–222 A DSO, two MCs and two DCMs were awarded for acts of gallantry during the fighting.Littlewood p38 On 18 July, 35th Division relieved 18th Division at Trônes Wood.
Franklin M. McDonald (1850–unknown) was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry in defeating Indians who attacked the mail.
Sampson Harris (1841 - October 21, 1905) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
For "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty", he was posthumously commissioned as temporary Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve so that he could be awarded the Victoria Cross, for which civilians are ineligible.
Acting as the first sponger of > the pivot gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness > and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by > his divisional officer.
At daybreak the Marines, in three squads, advanced in three > different directions, surprising and scattering the Cacos in all directions. > Gunnery Sergeant Daly fought with exceptional gallantry against heavy odds > throughout this action.
In the article it was emphasized that before the independence of Pakistan in 1947 the unit had been given British gallantry awards which suggests the Hilal-i-Jur'at didn't exist at the time.
His awards include Rana Wickrama Padakkama for gallantry, and the service medals Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya and Uttama Seva Padakkama. On 1 October 2007, he was promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
His awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal (13), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. In 1985, he was named Tailhook Aviator of the Year by the Tailhook Association.
Subsequent awards of the Ashoka Chakra are recognized by a bar to the medal ribbon. A recipient can be awarded the Kirti Chakra or Shaurya Chakra in addition for separate acts of gallantry.
For its service in Vietnam, the 483d TAW was awarded two Presidential Unit Citations, three Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with combat "V" (Valor) device and three Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Crosses.
John G. K. Ayers (1837 - 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Michael Lynch, MMG (24 April 1942 – 24 October 2008) was an Irish Army commandant, United Nations military observer, and a recipient of the Military Medal for Gallantry, the highest military decoration of Ireland.
William Smith was a private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory on October 20, 1869 during the Indian Wars.
On 6 September 1932, the award of the Empire Gallantry Medal to Emma Townsend was published in the London Gazette. The citation ran: In subsequent interviews, Miss Townsend maintained that she did no more than anyone else would have done in the circumstances. She was reluctant to talk about the incident as her sister had died only a few days afterwards. Like all recipients of the Empire Gallantry Medal, Miss Townsend's medal was exchanged for the George Cross after its introduction in 1940.
Charu Sharma (then 9) and her brother Chinmay Sharma (then 6) fought in a train robbery and saved women in a Mumbai local train in April 2002. They were honored by the National Bravery Award by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Republic Day 26 January 2003. The President Dr. Abdul Kalam awarded them the President's Medal for Gallantry the same year. This story was incorporated as a chapter 'Sibling Gallantry' in the English textbook of Class IX in Maharashtra.
Varinder Singh VrC, SM (24 January 1955 – 12 October 2012) was an Indian Army officer. As a Major, he commanded Operation Rajiv to capture the erstwhile Quaid post (now known as Bana Post) in Siachen area. During this action, then- Nb Sub Bana Singh won the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry. Then-major Varinder Singh was also seriously wounded in combat during this action, and was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
He was twice wounded. Batchelor's first DCM was awarded for gallantry, while in command of a forward platoon, during a fierce close quarter fight in a small house behind German lines at San Donato, on 21 July 1944, in the advance to Florence. He was awarded his second DCM for gallantry, while serving as a platoon sergeant in a forward company, during an assault on Celle, south-west of Faenza in Italy, on 14 December 1944. He was demobilised in 1946.
The Queen's Police Medal (QPM) is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations, for gallantry or distinguished service. It was created on 19 May 1954, when it replaced the King's Police and Fire Services Medal (KPFSM), which itself replaced the King's Police Medal (KPM) in 1940. The KPM was introduced by a Royal Warrant of 7 July 1909, initially inspired by the need to recognise the gallantry of the police officers involved in the Tottenham Outrage.
John Travers Cornwell VC (8 January 1900 – 2 June 1916), commonly known as Jack Cornwell or as Boy Cornwell, is remembered for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland during World War One. Having died at the age of only 16, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Cornwell is the third-youngest recipient of the VC after Andrew Fitzgibbon and Thomas Flinn.
Despite heavy shelling by Pakistan artillery and repeated armored counter-attacks while heavily outnumbered for over two days, Maj. Amarjit Singh Bal inspired his men to repel the Pakistani attacks, destroying as many as 27 Pakistani M48 Patton tanks. In the battle, Major Amarjit Singh Bal displayed conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Major Amarjit Singh Bal later rose to the rank of Brigadier.
Lieutenant General Prabodh Chandra Bhardwaj, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, SC, VSM is a former General Officer of the Indian Army. He last served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, having assumed office on 1 October 2009 following the retirement of Lieutenant General Noble Thamburaj. He also served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command. He is one of the most decorated officers of the Indian Army, with a war-time gallantry award and a peace-time gallantry award to his name.
Marcelo Llambías Pravaz was born in 1961. He was a highly decorated officer of the Argentine Army, having won the Gallantry In Combat Medal,Llambias-Pravaz had been commissioned in April 1982 and for his outstanding courage and leadership during the battle was awarded the Gallantry in Combat Medal. 5th Infantry Brigade in the Malvinas, Nicholas Van der Bijl, p. 178, Leo Cooper, 2003 Argentina's second highest military decoration, for his part in the Battle of Two Sisters during the Falklands War.
During the First World War, as approved by Royal Warrant on 4 October 1916, non-commissioned officers below the rank of Sergeant and men also became eligible for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal, without the annuity, for acts of gallantry in the performance of military duty, not necessarily on active service, or in saving or attempting to save the life of an officer or soldier. For acts of gallantry, however, only the Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) was awarded, irrespective of the recipient's nationality, and not the various versions of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South Africa. A Bar to the medal was instituted by Royal Warrant on 23 November 1916, that could be awarded to holders of the Meritorious Service Medal for subsequent acts of gallantry.
Abbott & Tamplin, British Gallantry Awards, 2nd edition. Page 71 Members of the Indian Army remained ineligible since they could receive the Indian Order of Merit and, from 1907, the Indian Distinguished Service Medal. From September 1916, members of the Royal Naval Division were made eligible for military decorations, including the Distinguished Conduct Medal, for the war's duration.Abbott & Tamplin, British Gallantry Awards, 2nd edition. Page 74 Otherwise, it remained an exclusively Army award until 1942, when other ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Navies and Air Forces of the Dominions and Colonies also became eligible for distinguished conduct in action on the ground. In 1979 eligibility for a number of British awards, including the DCM, was extended to permit posthumous awards.Abbott & Tamplin, British Gallantry Awards, 2nd edition.
No fatal casualties had been incurred by the regiment and two officers and a Territorial Army soldier were decorated with operational gallantry awards in recognition of their contributions.For services in Iraq, Major James Benjamin Weston Hollister and Lance-Corporal Michael Davidson were awarded the Military Cross for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy"; Captain Taitusi Kagi Saukuru was awarded the (Queen's Gallantry Medal) for "displaying great composure under pressure" and "outstanding leadership and professionalism of the highest order". In addition Lieutenant Colonel Ciaran Munchin Griffin received an OBE and Major Andrew Michael Pullan and Kingsman Paul Dennis Vanden were mentioned in despatches. Operational Honours and Awards , gnn.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2007. Allegations of abuse were documented seven-months later in a report published by Amnesty International on 11 May 2004.
One of the three highest decorated Indian Naval officers, Commodore Babru Bhan Yadav, was born on 14 September 1928 in the village of Bharawas in the British district of Rewari near Delhi which is now in the state of Haryana. He was the first Indian Navy Officer to be awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) in 1972 for his actions of bravery and gallantry in the Indo- Pakistani War of 1971. He was also the first Indian Navy officer to be granted the MVC, which is the country’s second highest gallantry award, and given for acts of gallantry in the face of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. His father, late Major Bhagwan Singh Yadav, was awarded the MBE and had taken part in both the World wars.
Author: Cox, Barry. Published by: Spink & Son Ltd. Work: Page 374 - GILCHRIST Alexander, Coxswain/mechanic, Campbeltown Lifeboat. of Campbeltown, coxswain Ian JohnsonLifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Published by: Spink & Son Ltd. Work: Page 371 - JOHNSON Ian Jones, Coxswain/mechanic, Troon Lifeboat. of Troon, crewman Arthur HillLifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Published by: Spink & Son Ltd. Work: Page 379 – HILL Arthur Maclean, crewman, Largs Inshore Lifeboat. of Largs were all recipients of the RNLI silver medal and coxswain Mike StoreyLifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Published by: Spink & Son Ltd. Work: Page 367 – STOREY, crewman, Humber Lifeboat. of the Humber lifeboat who had an RNLI bronze medal awarded to him.
The Government of Bangladesh awarded him the highest living gallantry award Bir Uttam for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Dhaka City Corporation renamed a road Bir Uttam ANM Nuruzzaman Sarak after him.
Acting as the first loader of > the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness > and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by > his divisional officer.
Mia Mohammad Zainul Abedin was a Bangladesh Army General. He was the former Military Secretary to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 2011 to 2019. He was a recipient of Bir Bikrom gallantry award.
Commendation for Gallantry , Commonwealth of Australia Gazette S143, 28 September 2011. Cleary's death was revealed by historian Lynette Silver to have been caused by dysentery, calling into doubt his elevation as a war hero.
At around the same time it was announced that the Empire Gallantry Medal he was awarded in 1924 was to be substituted with the George Cross which he was awarded in October that year.
William F. John (October 23, 1844 - 1927) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
British orders and medals whose ribbons are in the national colours include the Royal Victorian Order, the Royal Victorian Medal, the Queen's Gallantry Medal, and all the commemorative Coronation and Jubilee Medals since 1936.
The assassins Miro Barešić and Anđelko Brajović were caught and convicted in Sweden. He was awarded the People's Hero of Yugoslavia gallantry medal on 9 April 1971, two days after getting wounded in Stockholm.
Vickers' explanation of why he defied orders and the charge happened, Macefield takes responsibility and burns the letter to protect Vickers and to honor him for his conspicuous gallantry in avenging the Chukoti Massacre.
On Republic Day 2012, Ankit Garg was awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry for his role the 2010 raid on Maoist supporters. Human rights activists protested against the Union government for presenting this award.
John Carroll, VC (16 August 1891 – 4 October 1971) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Date of issue: 1877 Citation: > For gallantry in engagements at Cedar Creek, Montana and other campaigns > during the period 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877, while serving with > Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry.
Dorothy Louise Thomas GC (11 August 1905 – 22 November 1989) was a British nurse awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) for her actions preventing a major incident at the Middlesex Hospital in January 1934.
He took part in the Afghan Campaign, 1842 and was decorated for gallantry for his part in the attack on Istalif. In 1845–1846 Richardson also took part in the First Anglo-Sikh War.
Air Vice Marshal Cecil Vivian Parker MVC VM was an ex-officer of the Indian Air Force and a recipient of Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest gallantry Award and the Vayu Sena Medal.
During the First World War, he served in the Grenadier Guards and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. He served again in the Second World War. He died suddenly in 1957 in London.
The battalion spent the following days clearing up the front line, with several men winning gallantry medals for their work in bringing in casualties from No man's land. It was relieved on 11 July.
Hamilton was posthumously brevetted to the rank of major, for gallantry while leading his command. His nephew Louis McLane Hamilton (1876–1911), the only child of Allan McLane Hamilton, was named in his memory.
Henry G. Buhrman (January 1844 - June 1, 1906) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
William Campbell (April 28, 1840 - April 19, 1919) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.
Edmond Joseph O'Toole VC was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
In a ceremony held November 9, 2017, Sargent was inducted into the United States Coast Guard Academy's 2017 Wall of Gallantry in recognition of distinguished acts of heroic service by a board of academy cadets.
During World War II Jacobson served with the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and rose to the rank of major. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1944 in recognition of his exemplary gallantry.
For his gallantry in action and excellent leadership, Robertson was decorated with the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He also received the Navy Presidential Unit Citation.
First Lieutenant Blood was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He was also posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during direct contact with an enemy of the United States.
Franz Frey (December 8, 1837 - March 13, 1900) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
James Jardine (April 16, 1837 - December 9, 1922) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Thomas Leslie "Jack" Axford, (18 June 1894 – 11 October 1983) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
121–22, 139–40, 142, 149 The remains of the wreck were later salvaged by Keith Jessop.Scott, pp. 155–57 Lieutenant Craven was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry displayed during Mounseys rescue operation.
On 3 July 1915 Fielding Johnson was awarded the Military Cross for his "conspicuous gallantry" on that day. On 19 October 1915, he began aerial duty as an observer/gunner in 3 Squadron's Morane Parasols.
For his military service, Poindexter was awarded the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.
During his 1971 deployment, he flew combat missions out of Chu Lai, Vietnam. The South Vietnamese Army awarded him its Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Richardson earned his bachelor's and law degrees at Brigham Young University.
The unit and its component line companies were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Award, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Vietnam Civic Action Award First Class.
1, col. 1 a decorated Boer War officer who a few months later gained the DSO for gallantry at the Battle of Loos.“Major A. H. Pullman D.S.O.” (obituary) in The Queen’s Own Gazette, no.
Joseph Hanks (March 22, 1843 - December 28, 1922) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
The nation's second-highest wartime gallantry award, the Mahavir Chakra, was awarded to Kumar on 15 August 1999, for daring actions and service to his country during the Kargil War, specifically by occupying Tololing Hill.
On 9 August, the battalion embarked on active service during World War II as part of 8th Infantry Division and took part in numerous operations of Italian Campaign.3/8th Punjab fought with great gallantry in the Italian Campaign and suffered 1,289 casualties including 314 killed. It was awarded numerous gallantry awards including the Victoria Cross. It was on 12 May 1944 that Sepoy Kamal Ram was awarded the Victoria Cross at Gustav Lines. He was the youngest VC of his time at the age of 19.
161 Battery RNZA was awarded the United States Meritorious Unit Commendation for their service in South Vietnam while serving under the U.S 173rd Airborne Brigade. Many New Zealand individuals received military awards for activities in Vietnam, including American military service awards and citations. In 2019 the Australian government awarded the Australian Unit Citation for Gallantry to all members of 161 Battery for their part in the Battle of Coral-Balmoral. This is the first Australian Unit Citation for Gallantry offered to a New Zealand military unit.
The CGC was instituted in the aftermath of the 1993 review of the honours system. As part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the CGC replaced both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Army) and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Naval and Air) as second level awards to other ranks and ratings. The CGC also replaced the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. The DSO was retained as an award for outstanding leadership.
During the Civil War, Bliss received a brevet (honorary promotion) to major dated December 13, 1862, for "gallantry and meritorious service" in the Battle of Fredericksburg. He was later breveted to lieutenant colonel on May 7, 1864, for "gallantry and meritorious service" in the Battle of the Wilderness. Bliss was mustered out of volunteer service on June 9, 1865 and reverted to his Regular Army rank of captain. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 3, 1898, for valor during the Battle of Fredericksburg.
In 1912 he was sent to Nicaragua during the insurrection in that country. He took part in the assault and capture of Coyotepe and Barranca on November 19, 1912, for which he received a letter of commendation for gallantry and conspicuous service in action. In April 1914 he took part in the occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico and was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action. From 1919 to 1921 he was assigned to the Dominican Republic and commanded the Dominican National Guard.
C Company then captured the remainder of the objective. After losing the position, the Pakistanis subjected the position to heavy artillery and mortar fire for over twelve hours. Undeterred, Berry moved among his company, motivating and inspiring his troops, who held onto the captured position. For his actions during this operation, Berry was commended by the Indian government for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second-highest award for gallantry available to members of the Indian Armed Forces.
A squadron of 63rd Cavalry supported the successful assault of the 2nd battalion, 5th Gorkha Rifles in the cantonment area on 14 and 15 December 1971, for which the regiment was awarded the battle honour "Bogra" and the theatre honour "East Pakistan 1971". It won 8 gallantry awards for the 1971 operations. To date, troops of 63rd Cavalry have earned more than 50 awards including the Vir Chakra and Sena medal for gallantry under fire and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service.
In 2011 the Governor General of New Zealand, on behalf of HM Queen Elizabeth II, gave permission for 16 Field Regt RNZA to wear the South Korean Presidential Unit Citation, by all Officers and NCO's attached to the Regiment, however after their appoints finish with the Regiment the Citation is handed back to the Regiment. In 2019 the Australian government awarded veterans of 161 Battery who had fought at the Battles of Coral and Balmoral the Australian Unit Citation for Gallantry for "extraordinary gallantry".
He is a former director of Bangladesh Cricket Board. Gazi is a recipient of Bir Protik, the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. In 2020, he was awarded Independence Day Award by the Government of Bangladesh.
Ayad continued to scream "Allahu akbar" as police officers worked to subdue him, injuring several officers. Jackson and another guest, Daniel Richards were subsequently awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for their efforts to aid Ayliffe-Chung.
Shortly after, a trial condemns Rowena. But, fair play, she gives her Iron Cross to the sailor. In addition, this one is decorated by a Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Later, back to Stonehenge, Corto sleeps nearby again.
Leonidas Mahlon Godley (June 13, 1836 - May 23, 1904) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class William D. Maroney took charge and was later awarded the Silver Star for his "extraordinary leadership and gallantry" in carrying out his duties under Japanese fire from 19 to 27 February 1945.
For his actions, Trooper Finney was later awarded the George Cross, the highest award for gallantry "not in the face of the enemy." As well as the death of Hull, a further five soldiers were injured.
Richard Willis DeWitt (June 25, 1838 - September 16, 1909) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
John C. Buckley (April 1, 1842 - March 29, 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Albert Chowne, VC, MM (19 July 1920 – 25 March 1945) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Commonwealth forces.
Christopher Furness (17 May 1912 – 24 May 1940) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William H. Barringer (May 27, 1841 - April 7, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
He was one of three regimental members, the others being fellow Sergeants George Deary and Bernard Taylor, who received the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action and campaigns", specifically during the Battle of Sunset Pass.
Flt Lt Lawrence Frederic Pereira (10 June 1945 – 14 December 1971) was an Indian air force officer. He was the recipient of the Vir Chakra, India's gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield.
His force secured the objectives. In recognition of this achievement, and for his demonstration of leadership and bravery in the field, Mohindar Lal Whig was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest award for gallantry.
He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on the Western Front in 1917. He survived the war, but later drowned in 1928, and his body is believed to have been eaten by a shark.
Officers chat during the Civil War. Major Ludlow sits on left. Ludlow served under Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker in the Atlanta Campaign, and was appointed a brevet captain for gallantry at the Battle of Peachtree Creek.
Citation: > Serving on board the U.S.S. Petrel, for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly > exposing his own life to danger for the saving of others, on the occasion of > the fire on board that vessel, March 31, 1901.
The 1972 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 7 March and 27 July 1972, and recognised five New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Vietnam.
Sir Jacob van Deventer, commanded the operations. Their major battles were: Salaita Hill, Kilimanjaro, and Kondoa-Irangi in 1916; and Behobeho, Narungombe, and Nyangao in 1917. Captain William Anderson Bloomfield won the Victoria Cross for gallantry.
Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "SG". Recipients of the award are normally announced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Since its inception seven awards have been made.
From 1969 until 1971 the Outagamie County made numerous trips to Da Nang, Chu Lai, Cửa Việt Base, An Thoi and Hà Tiên. She and/or the crew received the Joint Service Commendation with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Action Ribbon with 3 gold stars, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with 3 stars, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with 8 battle stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, RVN Navy Gallantry Cross, RVN Special Service Medal, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm, RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, RVN Honor Medal, RVN Training Service Medal, RVN Presidential Unit Citation, RVN Civil Action Unit Citation, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for operation Golden Dragon in Pohang, Korea in 1970 where she sunk two North Korean boats.
Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is remembered for his gallantry and statues of him have also been erected in many cities in Punjab. A marine tanker built in 1985 was named Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC.
Havildar Bachittar Singh, AC (10 January 1917 - 13 September 1948) was a soldier in Indian Army who was posthumously awarded the highest peacetime military decoration Award “Ashoka Chakra “, becoming the first Indian to receive this gallantry award.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was superseded in October 1980 by the Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe, which is awarded for conspicuous bravery in perilous conditions, but which is open for award to civilians as well as military personnel.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was superseded in October 1980 by the Silver Cross of Zimbabwe, which is awarded for conspicuous bravery in perilous conditions, but which is open for award to civilians as well as military personnel.
James Collis VC (19 April 1856 – 28 June 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He has displayed the utmost gallantry and skill as an observer in aerial combats, continually bringing down his opponents with great skill and daring. Emsden would subsequently be promoted to corporal, then to sergeant before returning home.
David Frakes Day (1847 - 1914) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War, and later a newspaper publisher. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
James Kenny VC (1824 - 3 October 1862) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Hollowell (1823 - 4 April 1876) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Connolly VC ( – 31 December 1891) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harry Hampton VC (14 December 1870 – 2 November 1922) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Chatta Singh VC (188628 March 1961) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Harrison VC (24 January 1832 – 27 December 1865) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Denis Dempsey (1826 - 10 January 1896) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Hutton Bisdee, (28 September 1869 – 14 January 1930) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Horace Waller VC (23 September 1896 – 10 April 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for "gallantry in the face of the enemy" awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Clifford William King Sadlier, VC (1892 – 28 April 1964) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He remained in South Vietnam until March 1973 and received Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for his service and also was decorated with Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 1st Class and second Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Star.
He and 31 other soldiers were received the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in engagements" with the Sioux at Cedar Creek and other actions. He died at Bird Island, Minnesota on December 31, 1905, at age 72.
The Military Decoration (, ) is a military award of the Kingdom of Belgium. It was established on December 23, 1873 and is awarded to military personnel of the Belgian Armed Forces for gallantry or Exceptional devotion to duty.
He received the Medal of Honor for Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party" at Vicksburg, Mississippi, May 22, 1863. Bickford moved to Washington state around 1907.Bickford Newsletter, Vol. 12. No. 1... at genforum.genealogy.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was superseded in October 1980 by the Gold Cross of Zimbabwe, which is awarded for conspicuous bravery in perilous conditions, but which is open for award to civilians as well as military personnel.
However Bigelow was badly injured and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Bigelow was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity". Bigelow was buried in Linn-Hebron Cemetery in Hebron, Illinois.
Hazen himself was wounded in the shoulder during the battle and was promoted to brigadier general for his gallantry. The determined resistance of Hazen's brigade arguably prevented the Confederate Army of Tennessee from breaking the Union line.
Nickerson was decorated with second Legion of Merit for his service as deputy commander, III MAF and also received National Order of Vietnam, rank Knight, Vietnam Distinguished Service Order, 1st Class and Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
Elbridge Robinson (January 7, 1844 - January 19, 1918) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia on June 14, 1863.
Mentioned in despatches for conspicuous gallantry as a prisoner of war (none of the other relevant decorations then available could be awarded posthumously). It was published in a supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1944.
Mentioned in Despatches for conspicuous gallantry as a prisoner of war (none of the other relevant decorations then available could be awarded posthumously). It was published in a supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1944.
Stout's > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action, at the cost of his own > life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and > reflect great credit upon him, his unit and the U.S. Army.
Mentioned in Despatches for conspicuous gallantry as a prisoner of war (none of the other relevant decorations then available could be awarded posthumously). It was published in a supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1944.
He served his final assignment at Fort Wadsworth. Wilson retired in 1987. Awards he received include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with valor device, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
Mentioned in despatches for conspicuous gallantry as a prisoner of war (none of the other relevant decorations then available could be awarded posthumously). It was published in a supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1944.
Power served overseas in World War I, first as a captain and then as an acting major. He was wounded during the Battle of the Somme. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during military operations.
Assistant Commandant Pramod Kumar Satapathy, AC was an Police Officer of the Special Operation Group of Odisha Special Armed Police, which comes under India's Odisha Police who was awarded India's highest peace time gallantry award Ashoka Chakra.
By July, the 16 Air Assault Brigade had returned to Britain. During the war, Sergeant Gordon Robertson became the first Para to be awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for service in Al-Majar on 24 June 2003.
Henry John Andrews (23 March 1871 – 22 October 1919) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Register of Graduates of the United States Military Academy. George W. Cullum. Vol. 1. pg. 349. On February 3, 1865, Anderson was brevetted a major general for "gallantry and meritorious service" in the defense of Fort Sumter.
Lieutenant Colonel Shanti Swarup Rana was an Indian military officer, who was commissioned on June 11, 1977 into the 3rd Battalion of the Bihar Regiment.He is a posthumous recipient of Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.
For that and other undercover operations during the war, Raaby was awarded Norway's highest decoration for military gallantry, the War Cross with sword in 1944 and the British DSO. Raaby held the rank of Second Lieutenant (Fenrik).
Spooner, Supreme Gallantry, pp. 3, 5. The effectiveness of the attacks brought the population to the brink of starvation.Holland, Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege, pp. 315–340. Axis shipping losses fell to 20–30 per cent.
Robert Joseph Modrzejewski (born July 3, 1934) is a retired United States Marine Corps officer who is a recipient of the United States, highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for conspicuous gallantry in the Vietnam War.
Private First Class John Dury New (August 12, 1925 – September 25, 1944) was a United States Marine who for his gallantry in action at the cost of his life on Peleliu, posthumously received the Medal of Honor.
Arthur Henry Cross (13 December 1884 - 23 November 1965) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
It suffered 250 casualties in the Battle of Cassino alone. In 1947, the 16th Punjab Regiment was allocated to Pakistan Army. In 1956, it was merged with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regiments to form one large Punjab Regiment, and 4/16th Punjab was redesignated as 17 Punjab. In 1948, the battalion fought in the war with India in Kashmir, while during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistan Wars, it again fought with great gallantry at Lahore, where Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-i-Haider, Pakistan's highest gallantry award in 1965.
Major Edward Bamford VC, DSO (28 May 1887 – 30 September 1928) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth military forces. Edward Bamford was also awarded the DSO for his gallantry aboard at the Battle of Jutland, the ship that also was the scene for the actions of Boy 1st Class John Cornwell who, posthumously, became a recipient of the VC at the age of sixteen.
On 8 July 1941, it was announced that Scott had been mentioned in despatches "for good services in rescuing survivors from a burning Vessel" while serving on HMS Broke. On 2 October 1942, it was announced that he had been further mentioned in despatches "for gallantry, daring and skill in the combined attack on Dieppe". On 1 June 1943, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) "for skill and gallantry in action with enemy light forces". He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1942 Birthday Honours.
Brigadier General Easley subsequently went ashore during the Battle of Leyte and was wounded by enemy sniper fire. He was later decorated with the Legion of Merit for meritorious conduct and leadership and the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Easley remained in command and later participated in the Battle of Okinawa, where he was decorated with the Silver Star for gallantry in action. On June 19, 1945, during the final phase of the battle, Easley went to the front to check the progress of his troops as they cleared the last Japanese positions.
His combat exploits won him the award of the Military Cross, gazetted on July 26, 1918: > For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he attacked > and shot down an enemy plane which had been engaged at firing on our > infantry. He then led his patrol over the enemy's lines, dived down to an > altitude of 100 feet, and attacked large numbers of hostile infantry with > machinegun fire, causing the utmost panic amongst them and inflicting heavy > casualties. His continuous gallantry and initiative have been most > conspicuous.
The medal was established on 14 October 1914 as the third level decoration for gallantry in action for ratings of the Royal Navy, not at the standard required to receive the Victoria Cross or the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. The equivalent decoration for Officers and Warrant Officers was the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). The DSM ranked below the DSC in order of precedence, between the George Medal and the Military Medal after those medals were established in 1940 and 1916 respectively. Awards of the DSM were announced in the London Gazette.
Bophuthatswana Defence Force Distinguished Gallantry Cross; Bophuthatswana Defence Force Merit Decoration; Bophuthatswana Defence Force Distinguished Gallantry Medal; Bophuthatswana Defence Force Defence Force Merit Medal; Marumo Medal Class 1 (Gold); Bophuthatswana Defence Force Defence Force Commendation Medal; Marumo Medal Class 2 (Silver); Bophuthatswana Defence Force Nkwe Medal; Bophuthatswana Defence Force General Service Medal; Bophuthatswana Defence Force Independence Medal; Bophuthatswana Defence Force Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Gold); Bophuthatswana Defence Force Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Silver); Bophuthatswana Defence Force Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Bronze).
James Graham (1791–1845) was an Irish non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the British Army during the Napoleonic wars, recognised as the "bravest man in the army". Serving in the Coldstream Guards, he was commended for his gallantry during the defence of Hougoumont, at Waterloo. Graham saved the life of an officer, and his own brother, and was among the small group responsible for closing the North Gate at Hougoumont after a French attack – an act which won the Duke of Wellington's encomium. He was rewarded with a specially cast gallantry medal and an annuity.
It was decided that fuel and cargo must be jettisoned. During these conditions, Taylor made six journeys outside the cabin of the Southern Cross, climbing along the under- wing strut to drain the oil from the useless motor and transfer this to the overheating port motor. Taylor's actions, with the addition of Smith's flying skills, resulted in the plane making its way back to land safely. Taylor was later awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal for his actions,It's an Honour: Empire Gallantry Medal which was later exchanged for the George Cross.
Imtiazi Sanad is the fifth-highest Pakistani military award for gallantry or distinguished service in combat. It can be conferred upon any member of the Pakistani Armed Forces or paramilitary forces who is mentioned in the dispatches of a senior commander for actions that do not warrant a gallantry award. It may be considered equivalent of the Mentioned in Despatches in the Commonwealth honours system and the Bronze Star in the United States honours system. The next highest award in the Pakistani honours systems is the Tamgha- i-Jurat.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Copas received the Bronze Star Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge with Auto Rifle Bar, Republic of Vietnam Military Merit Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "60" Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm Device, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal Unit Citation, First Class.
He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second-highest British gallantry medal, in the Operational Honours And Awards List of 24 September 2010,Operational Honours And Awards List of 24 September 2010 "for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2009 to 31 March 2010". He left the army in the summer of 2010 and was transferred to the Regular Army Reserve of Officers on 1 January 2011 thereby officially ending his army career. In 2011, he took up a position with BBA-reman, a reconditioned car component manufacturer.
Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (abbreviated as QPM) is a gallantry award bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to law enforcement agencies, particularly police personals to recognize their meritorious contribution to the national interest of Pakistan, and while it is a gallantry award it is also awarded posthumously. It is awarded annually by the president on the occasion of national celebration. The award recommendations are made by National Police Bureau in association with provincial police departments. The report is then sent to the Ministry of Interior for final approval of president and prime minister.
At the outbreak of World War I he joined the King's Liverpool Regiment before being commissioned into the Dorset Regiment, where he served in France for much of the duration of the war. He rose to the rank of Captain and was awarded the Military Cross in 1918 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His citation read:’ > For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid by his battalion. > He was in charge of the fourth wave, and was responsible for the mopping up, > which he carried out with great energy and thoroughness.
He continued in Vietnam as commanding general, III Marine Amphibious Force, and senior advisor, I Corps and I Corps Coordinator, Republic of Vietnam. During this period, the Secretary of the Navy awarded General Walt his first Distinguished Service Medal. In addition, the Vietnamese government awarded General Walt the Vietnamese National Order, 3rd Class; the Vietnamese National Order, 4th Class; the Gallantry Cross with Palm; the Chuong My Medal, and the Vietnamese Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation of Gallantry Cross with Palm. The Government of South Korea also awarded Walt the senior Ulchi Medal.
In 2007, Baird was awarded the Medal for Gallantry for his actions in a search and clearance operation of a Taliban stronghold. > For gallantry in action during close quarters combat in Afghanistan on > Operation SLIPPER. > Lance Corporal Cameron Stewart Baird was part of a Commando Company mission > assigned for clearance and search of a Taliban stronghold in November 2007. > During the initial phase of the clearance, Lance Corporal Baird's Platoon > came under heavy fire and during the ensuing close-range fire-fight, a > member of his team was mortally wounded.
Hatch was awarded the Army Medal of Honor for gallantry for his actions in the attack on Turner's Gap. His citation reads: "Was severely wounded while leading one of his brigades in the attack under a heavy fire from the enemy." John Porter Hatch (January 9, 1822 – April 12, 1901) was a career American soldier who served as general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received a Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at the September 1862 Battle of South Mountain during the Maryland Campaign.
On 14 August 2008, after years of campaigning for better recognition of Long Tan veterans, Smith's Military Cross was upgraded to the Star of Gallantry (the Australian honours system replacement for the Commonwealth Distinguished Service Order). On the same day, two others who fought at Long Tan had their bravery awards upgraded to correspond to the original nominations. On 9 March 2011 at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, Smith was presented with the Star of Gallantry by local MP Paul Neville. Many of the Long Tan veterans were in attendance for the ceremony.
142 There have been 245 exchange awards, 112 to Empire Gallantry Medal recipients, 65 to Albert Medal recipients and 68 to Edward Medal recipients.Kevin Brazier. The complete George Cross, Pen & Sword, 2012, Of the 161 individuals who received original awards, 86 have been posthumous. In addition, there were four posthumous recipients of the Empire Gallantry Medal whose awards were gazetted after the start of the Second World War and whose awards were also exchanged for the GC. All the other exchange recipients were living as of the date of the decisions for the exchanges.
Abbott, P.E. and Tamplin, J.M.A. (1971). British Gallantry Awards. Guinness Superlatives. ;Ribbon The ribbon is also identical to that of the King's Medal for Bravery, Silver, 44 millimetres wide and dark blue with 4½ millimetres wide orange edges.
As a result, the medal became commonly referred to as the "Woltemade Medal". The image is circumscribed with the words "FOR BRAVERY • VIR DAPPERHEID" around the top.Abbott, P. E. and Tamplin, J. M. A. (1971). British Gallantry Awards.
He has been bestowed with numerous other awards including the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, 1999 Presidential Rank Award, and the Adam Walsh Rainbow Award.
Joseph Prosser VC (1828 – 10 June 1867) was an Irish soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Ryan VC (1823 – 4 March 1858) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was then removed to the hospital after the battle had finished. In Lord Raglan's despatches of 11 November (gazetted on 2 December), Troubridge was Mentioned as having "behaved with the utmost gallantry and composure", despite his wounds.
John Ross VC (1822 - 23 October 1879) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Albert David Lowerson, VC (2 August 1896 – 15 December 1945) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William John House VC (7 October 1879 - 28 February 1912) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Elsdon Ashford (1859 – 21 February 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Freeman VC (1833 - 1 July 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Byrne VC (; 1822 – 6 December 1872) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Robert Grant VC (1837 – 23 November 1874) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Robert Cuthbert Grieve, VC (19 June 1889 – 4 October 1957) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Albert Cairns VC (12 December 1913 – 19 March 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Patrick Mahoney VC (1827 – 30 October 1857) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Samuel McGaw VC (1838 - 22 July 1878) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Hurst Edmondson, VC (8 October 1914 – 14 April 1941) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alexander Stewart Burton, VC (20 January 1893 – 9 August 1915) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Patrick Donohoe VC (1820 - 16 August 1876) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John McDermond VC (1832 - 22 July 1868) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joel Holmes VC (1821 - 27 July 1872) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Lawrence Dominic McCarthy, VC (21 January 1892 – 25 May 1975) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick William Bell, VC (3 April 1875 – 28 April 1954) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Fazal Din VC (1 July 1921 – 2 March 1945) was an Indian Muslim recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alexander Thompson VC (1824 - 29 March 1880) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Sellar VC (1850 - 1 November 1889) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Citation: > While serving on board the U.S.S. Benicia, for gallantry in advancing to the > parapet, wrenching the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killing > him, at the capture of the Korean Forts, June 11, 1871.
William Sutton VC (1830 – 16 February 1888) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Lala VC (20 April 187623 March 1927) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers.
Alexander Henry Buckley, VC (22 July 1891 – 2 September 1918) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Bachenheimer is eligible for the award of the Medal of Honor for his outstanding leadership, gallantry and exceptional devotion to duty during World War II but also for a posthumous promotion and for reburial in Arlington National Cemetery.
First Sergeant Amos C. Smith of Washington County was among those cited for gallantry. The Federals dug in, eventually forcing Gen. Braxton Bragg to withdraw his forces, which severely demoralized the troops. The 19th winter quartered at Shelbyville.
Mohammad Isa Company Commander of IV Battalion of the UP-PAC stationed at Allahabad was awarded Police Medal for Gallantry on 14 January 1957 for his successful encounter with armed dacoits in a forest near the Kurat village.
By the end of 1972 General Weyand had overseen the withdrawal of all United States military forces from South Vietnam. In March 1973, Weyand was awarded the National Order of Vietnam, first class and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross.
His life cannot be dated with precision. According to his vida he was "a valiant and good warrior ... and a handsome knight. And he knew all there was to know about love and gallantry."Egan, XXXV, p. 36.
James R. Durham (February 7, 1833 - August 6, 1904) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia on June 14, 1863.
Vinod Kumar Choubey, KC was an Indian Police Service officer of 1998 batch who was killed in an encounter with naxalites in the Rajnandgaon ambush in July 2009. Choubey was posthumously awarded with peacetime gallantry award Kirti Chakra.
Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra, AC was a Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) the 10th Battalion, Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army who was a posthumous recipient"Profile: Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra" of Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.
For his bravery, self sacrifice and leadership in Kupwara Operation in 2008, he was posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. Jojan Thomas's wife receives the Ashok Chakra from president Pratibha Patil on 26 January 2009.
Peter Harold Wright VC (10 August 1916 – 5 April 1990) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The title is derived from the Indian gallantry award, Kirti Chakra. The film was released worldwide on 3 August 2006. It was critically and commercial well received. It was the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.
Westlake was recognised soon afterwards by being granted the Distinguished Service Order for "excellent leadership, great tactical ability and exceptional determination", having already won the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1942 for continuous gallantry in around 300 operational sorties.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private Ozbourn was initially buried in Tinian, Mariana Islands, but later his remains were reinterred in the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii.
First Lieutenant John Love was in command of the artillery battalion at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales. Love was appointed brevet captain for gallantry at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico, March 16, 1848.
In the evening of 10 January 1976Lifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry. Publisher:Spink & son Ltd and the RNLI, 1998. Work:KING Peter James, SMITH Christopher James, STREET John Anthony, Calshot Lifeboat: Page 357.
"For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863." Because of his misspelled last night of Wortick, he received his award late. Also because of the misspelling, his headstone was also delivered late.
M.N. Mulla. After the war, Lt-Cdr. Khan was honored with the gallantry award and was directed to attend the course on War studies at the Islamabad, eventually gaining MSc in war studies in 1980. In 1980s, Cdre.
William H. Smith (1847 – October 5, 1877) was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory on October 20, 1869 during the Indian Wars.
Henry Smith VC (1825 - 18 August 1862) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William W. Wells, Jr. (December 14, 1837 – April 29, 1892) was a businessman, politician, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Philip Smith VC (1829 – 16 January 1906) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Air Commodore Ramesh Sakharam Benegal MVC AVSM (9 October 1926 – April 2003) was an ex-officer of the Indian Air Force and a recipient of Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest gallantry Award and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
Sergeant Richard Smith of the 104th was recommended for a commission for his gallantry in the assault, during which he was wounded five times and subsequently had to have his right arm amputated, but the commission was never awarded.
Edward St. John Daniel VC (17 January 1837 – 20 May 1868) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
For exceptional valour, Major Muhammad Akram and Major Shabbir Sharif were awarded the Nishan-i-Haider, Pakistan's highest gallantry award.Attiqur Rahman, Lt Gen M. (1980). The Wardens of the Marches – A History of the Piffers 1947-71. Lahore: Wajidalis.
Robert Shankland (10 October 1887 - 20 January 1968) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Joseph Sims VC (1835 - 6 December 1881) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Cooper VC (September 1840 - 9 August 1889) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Winfield Scott in the Mexican–American War, earning the brevet of first lieutenant for gallantry at Cerro Gordo. He resigned from the army in 1854. After taking a course in the Harvard Law School, he practiced law in Boston.
Despite his defeat, Slade reported, "Nothing could exceed the gallantry displayed by both officers and men on this occasion, in which Colonels Calcraft and Clinton, commanding the two regiments, distinguished themselves, as well as all the other officers present".
Edward Thomas Chapman VC, BEM (13 January 1920 – 3 February 2002) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Hugh Cairns , (4 December 1896 – 2 November 1918) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Champion VC MSM (1834 – 4 May 1904) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Eric Anderson VC (15 September 19156 April 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Denis Dynon VC (September 1822 – 16 February 1863) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Hollis VC (October 1833 - 16 May 1879) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joel Halliwell (29 December 1881 – 14 June 1958) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Moyney (8 January 1895 - 10 November 1980) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Anderson's gallantry and extraordinary heroism at > the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest > traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, > his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Joseph Jee (9 February 1819 - 17 March 1899) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Percival Eric "Percy" Gratwick, VC (19 October 1902 – 26 October 1942) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Mariner (29 May 1882 - 1 July 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Lucas VC (1826 – 4 March 1892) was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Laughnan VC (August 1824 – 23 July 1864) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Charles Henry Lumley VC (1824 - 17 October 1858) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Drummond Borton (1 July 1883 – 5 January 1933) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James McKechnie VC (June 1826 - 5 July 1886) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Duncan Charles Home VC (10 June 18281 October 1857) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
McKinstry immediately got Fremont's attention and told him that he had observed Grant's gallantry in Mexico and that he was a reliable man for the job.Church, William Conant. Ulysses Grant. New York: Fred Defau & Company, 1897. . pp. 82-83.
Bhandari Ram VC (24 July 191919 May 2002) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Samuel Wassall VC (July 1856 - 31 January 1927) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Yeshwant Ghadge (16 November 1921 - 10 July 1944) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Waller VC (June 1827 - 10 January 1877) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, VC (26 October 1884 – 19 November 1933) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Jacob Thomas VC (February 1833 – 3 March 1911) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Samuel Turner VC (February 1826 - 13 June 1868) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major Frederick Harold Tubb, VC (28 November 1881 – 20 September 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Shahmed Khan (1 July 1879 - 28 July 1947) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Same (John) Shaw VC (Unknown - 27 December 1859) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Dudley Stagpoole, (1838 – 1 August 1911) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Air Marshal Ravinder Nath Bhardwaj PVSM MVC VM was an ex-officer of the Indian Air Force and a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Maha Vir Chakra (India's second highest gallantry Award) and the Vayu Sena Medal.
Angus Buchanan, (11 August 1894 - 1 March 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The Meritorious Unit Citation is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations. The Meritorious Unit Citation was created in 1991, along with the Unit Citation for Gallantry.
For the rescue of the eighteen men from SS Wimbledon on 31 October 1956 Coxswain Henry West was awarded the RNLI's Silver MedalLifeboat Gallantry RNLI medals and how they were won. Edited by:Barry Cox. Published:Spink, London, 1998. Page 319.
John Meikle (11 September 1898 – 20 July 1918) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thapa was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest gallantry award of India. He was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1957 and eventually rose to become a brigadier. He retired from the Army on 18 June 1960.
Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. According to Froissart, the battle was fought with great gallantry on both sides. After several hours of fighting there were four dead on the French side and two on the English side.
The 1st Cavalry Division Band is the recipient of eight Meritorious Unit Commendations, three Republic of Vietnam Crosses of Gallantry, the Commonwealth of the Philippines Presidential Unit Citation, and the Cross of Valour of the Greek state, among others.
The cartoonist Job (Jacques Onfroy de Bréville; 1858–1931) also contributed cartoons, depicting horses and small scenes of gallantry. "Nouvelle carte d'Europe," by A. Robida. Published as a supplement of La Caricature. Map flanked by vignettes of major cities.
A resident of the village, Harry Cator, received the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the First World War. A large new housing estate, Thorpe Marriott, was built partially within the parish of Drayton in the late 20th century.
Nine soldiers from the regiment have been awarded the Victoria Cross, and Corporal Wayne Mills of the 1st Battalion became the first recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in 1994, whilst serving with the United Nations forces in Bosnia.
John Shanes (July 23, 1844 - January 26, 1904) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Rutherford's Farm near Winchester, Virginia on July 20, 1864.
Herman Albrecht VC (1876 – 6 January 1900) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was awarded two brevet promotions in Mexico-- to captain for gallantry at Monterrey and to major for Buena Vista, where his section of guns prevented the Mexican cavalry from outflanking the American left.Eicher, p. 450; Carney, p. 1631.
Jagat Joity Das (April 26, 1949 – November 16, 1971) was a martyr of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was posthumously awarded the Bir Bikrom, the third highest award for gallantry, for his role in the freedom movement of Bangladesh.
RNLI closes South Broads lifeboat station at Oulton Broad, BBC news website, 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2014-03-15. Crews from Lowestoft have received 45 awards for gallantry, including 39 medals. The RNLI Gold Medal has been awarded twice.
There are four orders in Ghana : Order of the Star of Ghana, Order of the Volta, Medal for Gallantry and Grand Medal. President John Kufuor added a controversial Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana in June 2008.
The 1967 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 20 January and 16 May 1967, and recognised five New Zealand military personnel for gallant and distinguished services in operations during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
Edward Jennings VC (ca. 1820 – 10 May 1889) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Air Vice Marshal Madhavendra Banerji, MVC, VM (4 January 1934 – 17 November 2019) was an ex-officer of the Indian Air Force and a recipient of Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest gallantry Award and the Vayu Sena Medal.
Myles Moylan (17 December 1838 – 11 December 1909) was a United States Army officer who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars.
Thomas Hancock VC (July 1823 - 12 March 1871) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Arthur VC (1835 – 2 March 1902) was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
1LT Varner was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extreme gallantry and risk of his life while facing the enemy. All Germans in Africa surrendered by 15 May 1943, and the 13th Armor began training for its next assignment.
Sir Roden Cutler received the medal for gallantry in the face of the enemy while serving with the Royal Australian Artillery in Syria during World War II. He would later hold the office of Governor of New South Wales.
Clark McAllister, the main character in the historical novel A Witness to Gallantry, An American Spy in Poland 1939, is from La Grange, Kentucky, and one chapter of the novel briefly involves the town as it was in 1939.
For the second time in barely a generation, the Irish Guards had served throughout a world war with distinction and sacrifice with the regiment losing over 700 men killed, 1,500 wounded and being awarded 252 gallantry medals, including two Victoria Crosses.
Hastings Edward Harington VC (9 November 1832 – 20 July 1861) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William James Lendrim VC (1 January 1830 - 28 November 1891) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James McGuire VC (1827 – 22 December 1862) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The V.C. was later forfeited.
William Alfred Savage VC (30 October 1912 - 28 March 1942) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick William Hall, (21 February 1885 - 24 April 1915) was an Irish- Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Hannah, VC (27 November 1921 – 7 June 1947) was a Scottish airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Ryan VC (1839 – 29 December 1863) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William La Touche Congreve, (12 March 1891 – 20 July 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Aidan Liddell, (3 August 1888 – 31 August 1915) was a British military pilot and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Dennis Donnini VC (17 November 1925 – 18 January 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry Curtis VC (21 December 1822 - 23 November 1896) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Dare Dowell (15 February 1831 - 3 August 1910) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Colonel Francis Cornwallis Maude (28 October 1828 - 19 October 1900) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Arthur Walter Evans (alias "Walter Simpson") (8 April 1891 – 1 November 1936) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Isaac Lodge VC (6 May 1866 - 18 June 1923) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Mir Dast, (3 December 1874 – 19 January 1945) was an Indian Muslim soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Martin Joseph Moffat VC (15 April 1882 - 5 January 1946) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Edward Welsh (January 3, 1843 - February 1, 1929) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. His surname is sometimes spelled Welch.
Eustace Jotham VC (28 November 1883 - 7 January 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Donovan Joynt, VC (19 March 1889 – 6 June 1986) was a printer, publisher, author and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the face of the enemy given to British and Commonwealth forces.
Gabriel Georges Coury VC (13 June 1896 – 2 February 1956), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Advance (MSO-510) earned five battle stars during the Vietnam War. She also was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Leaf (unit commendation) for her work in locating a sunken U.S. drone aircraft off the coast of DaNang.
Rear-Admiral Henry James Raby (26 September 1827 - 13 February 1907) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Bernard Matthew Cassidy VC (17 August 1892 - 28 March 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Adair Butler VC (12 February 1836 – 17 May 1901) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Byrne, (September 1832 – 10 July 1879) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Ali Haidar VC (21 August 1913 – 15 July 1999) was a Pakistani Pashtun recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Agansing Rai (24 April 1920 – 27 May 2000) was a Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John William Harper VC (6 August 1916 – 29 September 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Firth VC (15 January 1874 - 29 May 1921) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Albert Halton VC (1 May 1893 - 24 July 1971) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Albert Edward Curtis VC (6 January 1866 – 18 March 1940) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Cosgrove VC MSM (1 October 1888 – 14 July 1936) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harry George Crandon VC (12 February 1874 – 2 January 1953) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Peter Grant VC (1824 – 10 January 1868) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Horace Augustus Curtis VC (7 March 1891 - 1 July 1968) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Gray, VC (17 May 1914 – 12 May 1940) was a British airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Ian Oswald Liddell VC (19 October 1919 – 21 April 1945) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Whitham VC (11 May 1888 – 22 October 1924) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Alexander Christie VC (14 May 1895 - 10 September 1967) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harry Nicholls VC (21 April 1915 – 11 September 1975) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry Eric Harden (23 February 1912 – 23 January 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Richard Henry Burton VC (29 January 1923 - 11 July 1993) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alfred Alexander Burt VC (3 March 1895 – 9 June 1962) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Namdeo Jadhav VC (18 November 1921 – 2 August 1984) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Colonel Donald John Dean (19 April 1897 - 9 December 1985) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun VC (13 June 1820 – 6 May 1862) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Edwards VC (19 April 1863 - 27 March 1953) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Arnold Loosemore (7 June 1896, Sheffield, England - 10 April 1924) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Edward Felix Baxter VC (18 September 1885 – 18 April 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Karamjeet Singh Judge VC (25 May 1923 - 18 March 1945) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joseph Kellaway VC (1 September 1824 - 2 October 1880) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joseph Malone VC (11 January 1833 – 28 June 1883) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Hinckley VC (22 June 1819 - 31 December 1904) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Sidney Bates VC (14 June 1921 – 8 August 1944) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Leonard James Keyworth VC (12 August 1893 - 19 October 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Arthur Herbert Procter VC (11 August 1890 - 27 January 1973) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
David Ross Lauder VC (31 January 1894 - 4 June 1972) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Francis Burman (30 August 1897 - 23 October 1974) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald MacKintosh VC (7 February 1896 - 11 April 1917) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Brown Hamilton VC (26 August 1896 – 18 July 1973) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Michael Wilson Heaviside (20 October 1880 - 26 April 1939) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Kenneth Muir VC (6 March 1912 – 23 September 1950) was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Okinawa was declared secured few days later, on June 22nd. For his gallantry in action, Larson was decorated with the Silver Star, the third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. he also received the Purple Heart for his wounds.
William Beesley VC (5 October 1895 – 23 September 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major James Leith (26 May 1826 - 13 May 1869) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry Edward Kenny VC (; 27 July 1888 – 6 May 1979), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Jarratt VC (20 July 1891 - 3 May 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major Alexis Charles Doxat, (9 April 1867 - 29 November 1942) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Allan Leonard Lewis VC (28 February 1895 - 21 September 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Hewitson VC (15 October 1892 - 2 March 1963) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Edward Heaton VC (2 January 1875 - 5 June 1941) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry MacDonald VC (28 May 1823 – 15 February 1893) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Colonel Edgar Thomas Inkson (5 April 1872 - 19 February 1947) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Keefer Mahony VC (30 June 1911 - 15 December 1990) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick Luke VC (29 September 1895 - 12 March 1983) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Arthur Mayo VC (18 May 1840 – 18 May 1920) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry James Knight VC (5 November 1878 – 24 November 1955) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Charles Melvin VC (2 May 1885 – 17 July 1941) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Cecil Leonard Knox VC (9 May 1889 - 4 February 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Bergin VC (29 June 1845 – 1 December 1880) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major General Henry Edward Jerome (28 February 1830 - 25 February 1901) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Douglas Walter Belcher (15 July 1889 – 3 June 1953) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Charles Thomas Kennedy, (6 January 1873 - 24 April 1907) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The British Parliament honours the martyrs with a two-minute silence and posthumously awards them the Indian Order of Merit, at that time the highest gallantry award an Indian soldier could receive, with the Victoria Cross being the corresponding one.
General George Nicolas Channer (7 January 1843 – 13 December 1905) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry Weale VC (2 October 1897 - 13 January 1959) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Captain Bernard Armitage Warburton Warburton-Lee VC (13 September 1895 – 10 April 1940) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frank Edward Young VC (2 October 1895 – 18 September 1918) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Scott Youll VC (6 June 1897 - 27 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick Youens VC (14 August 1892 - 7 July 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Colonel Richard Wadeson VC (31 July 1826 – 24 January 1885) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Adam Herbert Wakenshaw VC (9 June 1914 – 27 June 1942) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Walters VC (15 September 1829 – 3 June 1872) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Sidney William Ware VC (11 November 1892 – 16 April 1916) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Wilson VC (29 April 1886 – 22 April 1926) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joseph Edward Woodall VC (1 June 1896 – 2 January 1962) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Woodcock VC (19 March 1888 – 27 March 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick Albert Tilston VC (June 11, 1906 - September 23, 1992) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Taylor (1822 - 25 February 1857) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thaman Gurung VC (2 October 1924 - 10 November 1944) was a Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Thomas VC (10 May 1886 - 28 February 1954) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Thompson VC (23 October 1920 - 23 January 1945) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Edward Tait (27 May 1888 - 11 August 1918), was a Scottish/Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Samuel Vickery VC (6 February 1873 - 20 June 1952) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alexander Wright VC (1826 – 28 July 1858) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Raiford became the recipient of a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for gallantry. Raiford also earned an Army of Occupation Medal, an American Campaign Medal, a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and a World War II Victory Medal.
Sidney Clayton Woodroffe VC (17 December 1895 - 30 July 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Jack White VC (23 December 1896 – 27 November 1949) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Campbell Wheeler VC (7 April 1880 – 26 August 1938) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Young VC (1 January 1876 - 27 August 1916) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Captain Thomas James Young, VC (1827 – 20 March 1869) was a Royal Navy officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frank Bernard Wearne VC (1 March 1894 – 28 June 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
General Sir Frederick Francis Maude (20 December 1821 - 20 June 1897) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Harry Wells VC (19 September 1888 - 25 September 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William Basil Weston (3 January 1924 – 3 March 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Hanson Victor Turner VC (17 July 1910 – 7 June 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Ganju Lama (22 July 1924 – 1 July 2000) was a Sikkimese Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick George Topham, VC (10 August 1917 - 31 May 1974) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Joseph Trewavas (14 December 1835 - 20 July 1905) was a Royal Navy sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major General Reginald William Sartorius (4 May 1841 – 8 August 1907) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Sanders VC MC (8 July 1894 - 4 April 1950) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
General James Travers (6 October 1820 – 1 April 1884) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Mark Scholefield VC (16 April 1828 - 15 February 1858) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major Andrew Scott VC (22 August 1840 - 5 September 1882) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Robert Haydon Shebbeare VC (13 January 1827 – 16 September 1860) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
For his leadership during the invasion and its immediate aftermath, Shout was awarded the Military Cross and later mentioned in despatches. Shout's three gallantry awards at Gallipoli made him the most highly decorated member of the AIF for the campaign.
The opera ends with a celebration of Alceste's return from the underworld and of Alcide's noble gallantry in returning her to her husband and relinquishing any claims to her. Alceste is Lully's second tragédie en musique, after Cadmus et Hermione.
William Stephen Kenealy VC, (; 26 December 1886 – 29 June 1915) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Ernest Sykes VC (4 April 1885 – 3 August 1949) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Symons VC DCM (18 March 1826 – 18 November 1871) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Crosses of Aeronautical Merit () are Spain's military award for gallantry or merit in the air. The award can be made in war or at times of peace. It is awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians.
Jean Baptiste Arthur Brillant (15 March 1890 - 10 August 1918) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Flawn VC (22 December 1857 - 19 January 1925) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Edward Spence VC (28 December 1830 - 17 April 1858) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George Strong VC (7 April 1833 – 25 August 1888) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Stokes VC (6 February 1915 – 1 March 1945) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Captain Joseph J. McCarthy, Commanding Officer, Co. G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, and a Chief in the Chicago Fire Department, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry during the battle. The battalion was demobilized on October 31, 1945.
Edward Brooks VC (11 April 1883 – 26 June 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Major David Nelson VC (3 April 1886 - 8 April 1918) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Alexander Picton Brereton (13 November 1892 – 10 January 1976) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Bryan VC (21 January 1882 – 13 October 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
George VanStavoren Kelley (March 23, 1843 - November 4, 1905) was a line officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Franklin during the 1864 Franklin- Nashville Campaign.
Christopher Augustus Cox VC (25 December 1889 - 28 April 1959), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Albert Hill VC (24 May 1895 - 17 February 1971) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Ministry of Railways # Shaik Imtiaz Ahmed, Adjutant, 7th Battalion RPSF, MLY, Ministry of Railways. President's Police Medal for Gallantry Meghalaya # T. C. Chacko, Deputy Superintendent of Police. Punjab # Baljit Singh (Posthumously), Superintendent of Police (SP). # Balbir Singh, Inspector of Police.
Furthermore, the squadron let the boat crews keep the prize money for themselves, in recognition of their gallantry. Captain Coghlan did not survive to claim the Naval General Service Medal with clasp "29 July Boat Service 1800" awarded in 1847.
For gallantry against the enemy, Ghadge was awarded the Victoria Cross. Another is Dan Billany, who served in the East Yorkshire Regiment and was also a novelist, who disappeared after escaping from enemy captivity in 1943. CWGC casualty record, Dan Billany.
Luella Miner wrote that the behavior of the Russian and French was particularly appalling. Chinese women and girls killed themselves in order to avoid being raped. The French commander dismissed the rapes, attributing them to the "gallantry of the French soldiers".
Abraham Acton VC (17 December 1893 – 16 May 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 1920, for gallantry while serving in the Baltic. Boumphrey returned from the Russian Civil War in 1920. He played a single minor counties cricket match for Cheshire in August 1920, against Northumberland.
He was a soldier during a Spanish Civil War, 1833–39 at the age of 17. He became a lancer under Diego de León and received the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand from Queen Isabella II for his gallantry at Belascoáin.
But a kindlier fate has interposed in > the person of Victoire. She has gone to the French Headquarters with the > story of his gallantry, and an officer of the French Staff arrives, bearing > with him the glorious Cross of Honour.
His beret was later found to have two bullet holes in it. For his gallantry, he was awarded the Military Cross, which was personally presented to him by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery in a ceremony on 5 March 1945.
Newton H. Hall (August 4, 1842 - October 19, 1911) was an infantryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Franklin during the 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign.
During the recent operations he has performed exceptionally good work in bombing and firing upon hostile troops from very low altitudes. He has displayed marked gallantry and resource, and has proved himself a patrol leader of great dash and ability.
Charles Pye (chr: 24 September 1820 - 12 July 1876) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
This officer has accounted for seventeen EA crashed and one driven down out of control; he has proven himself an exceptionally fine patrol leader and has at all times displayed gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty of the highest order.
Regimental Sergeant Major Clarence "Lofty" Peacock, DCM, MM (18 November 1910 – 8 April 1958) was a British soldier who served in Norway during World War II, for which he was awarded Norway's highest gallantry decoration the Norwegian War Cross with Sword.
Walter Mills VC (21 July 1894 – 11 December 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The 1967 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a special honours list dated 8 May 1967, and recognised five people for brave conduct and acts of gallantry following an explosion at the Strongman coal mine on 19 January 1967.
The regiment fought with great gallantry in the Battle of Chawinda during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. In the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the regiment served in the Zafarwal Sector. In 1980, it was re-equipped with medium guns.
Chris Hunter is the pseudonym of a British author, bomb disposal expert and former British Army officer. Under his real name, Hunter holds the Queen's Gallantry Medal, and is therefore entitled to use the post-nominal QGM after his name.
Ouderland was awarded the Bir Protik, the fourth highest gallantry award of Bangladesh. In 1998, he was invited by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, to receive the award and certificate but was unable to attend due to illness.
The regiment was specially complimented by Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny for its gallantry. September and October were spent at Washington. The command left the nation's capital on October 28, and, after some scouting near Leesburg, arrived at Falmouth on November 24.
The second presented more difficulty. On reading the patrol report, Admiral Andrew Cunningham ordered Mackenzie to write up the incident for gallantry awards to Roberts and Gould. They were awarded the Victoria Cross. On 9 April, Mackenzie attacked a convoy.
Mostafa Kamal's character is based on Sepoy Mostafa Kamal, a section commander of the 2nd Platoon. He was on the 4th East Bengal Regiment during the Liberation War and was posthumously awarded "Bir Shrestho", the highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
Robert Scott VC (4 June 1874 - 21 February 1961), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Indian Navy Captain Mohan Narayan Rao Samant (1930-2019) was the Staff Officer, G1 of the Naval Commando Operations-X unit. He was decorated with India's second highest gallantry award, the Maha Vir Chakra. He passed away on 20 March 2019.
Alexander Fraser Campbell, GC (2 May 1898 - 18 October 1940), known as Sandy Campbell, was a British Army officer of the Royal Engineers who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry in defusing a bomb in October 1940.
Nigel Gray Leakey VC (1 January 1913 – 19 May 1941) was a British soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frank William Baxter VC (29 December 1869 – 22 April 1896) was a Rhodesian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
At his request he was moved so as to be able to witness the success of the charge before he died, aged 34. Cadogan was unmarried. Wellington, who was a friend, wrote of his merit and gallantry in his Vittoria despatch.
In 1828 Captain Belknap assisted in establishing Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Belknap was actively involved in many of the major battles of the Mexican–American War. He received the brevet of colonel for gallantry in General Zachary Taylor's Rio Grande campaign.
His brothers, Aspy, Jungoo and Ronnie, also joined the Indian Air Force, while another brother, Homi, joined the Indian Army. Aspy, Minoo and Ronnie were recipients of the DFC, a unique feat where three brothers were decorated with gallantry awards.
Martyr Lt. Anwar Hossain (May 5, 1947 - March 29, 1971) was a Bangladesh Army officer who fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war. He was killed in the war and posthumously awarded Bir Uttom, the second highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
At Senator Hart's garden party during Dewey Canyon III, Camil wore two Purple Heart medals, a Vietnamese Cross for Gallantry with Silver Star, and a Good Conduct medal. He called the medals a farce which he would return on Friday.
Day's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the > risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the > highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon > himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.
Abu Mayeen Ashfakus Samad (9 January 1949–20 November 1971) was an officer of the Bangladesh Army from its first Batch. He was killed in the Bangladesh Liberation War and was awarded the second highest gallantry award of Bangladesh, Bir Uttam.
For his service and for gallantry in action, Captain Batchelor (Brevet Major) was posthumously awarded two Silver Stars. While his father was serving in the Philippines, Batchelor graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1901 and enrolled at Brown University.
Lieutenant Colonel Wilfrith Elstob (8 September 1888 – 21 March 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
News arrived that a helicopter was en route and it was used to rescue the remaining crewman from the ship. The lifeboats then returned to their stations. Coxswain KennettLifeboat Gallantry: RNLI Medals and how they were won. Author: Cox, Barry.
Leigh was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous gallantry as a prisoner of war (none of the other relevant decorations then available could be awarded posthumously). The citation was published in a supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1944.
The Government of Australia may grant an allowance to veterans or serving members of the Australian Defence Force who have been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, or other awards for gallantry. In November 2007, this allowance was A$2.10 per fortnight.
The Government of Australia may grant an allowance to veterans or serving members of the Australian Defence Force who have been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, or other awards for gallantry. At November 2007, this allowance was A$2.10 per fortnight.
During World War I, Goelet was a captain in the infantry in France, first with the 77th Division and later with the 82nd Division. For his service, he received the Silver Star for "gallantry" at the Battle of Meuse-Argonne.
For its efforts in Southeast Asia, the 421st earned three Presidential Unit Citations, six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with Combat "V" Devices, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and flies 12 campaign streamers for Southeast Asian duty.
Joseph Wortick (1837 – 1910) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. Variant spellings of the surname are Wartick and Wertick.
The store in Rømerhus was the first branch outside Horsens. Another tenant was Johannes Neye who opened a branch of his leather- and gallantry store NEYE in the building on the side facing Skt. Clemens Stræde and Skt. Clemens Torv.
The VFW Post 3219 renamed the post to honor his gallantry and heroism. Ruppert Leon Sargent was born in Phoebus, a small community in Hampton, Virginia and is a local hero and inspiration for all of Hampton's Veterans and VFW Auxiliary.
Archibald Bisset Smith VC (19 December 1878 - 10 March 1917) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The Lovers are always young in age, possessing courteousness and gallantry. They are very educated, but lack life experiences that would have prepared them for the real world. They are very attractive and elegant in their appearance overall.Duchartre, Pierre Louis.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Manners Smith (30 August 1864 – 6 January 1920) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Somers VC (12 June 1894 - 7 May 1918) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The Ladakh Scouts were one of the first units to be deployed in combat action for Operation Vijay. Its units displayed exemplary gallantry and won numerous awards, including a Maha Vir Chakra for Major Sonam Wangchuk. The Scouts were awarded a Unit Citation for their gallantry during the battles of Point 5000 on 5-6 July 1999, Dog Hill on the night 30 June-1 July, and Padma Go on 9-10 July 1999, in the Batalik Sector. The citation recognised the unit's performance with distinction during Operation Vijay and display of exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.
Atal was the first indigenous Adjutant General of independent India, entrusted by Jawaharlal Nehru with the responsibility of designing (with Savitri Khanolkar) the Param Vir Chakra, the Indian equivalent of the Victoria Cross.Page 51, Where Gallantry is Tradition: Saga of Rashtriya Indian Military College, By Bikram Singh, Sidharth Mishra, Contributor Rashtriya Indian Military College, Published 1997, Allied Publishers, His brother, K.L. Atal, who went on to win the Maha Vir Chakra,Page 57, Where Gallantry is Tradition: Saga of Rashtriya Indian Military College, By Bikram Singh, Sidharth Mishra, Contributor Rashtriya Indian Military College, Published 1997, Allied Publishers, was also a Rimcollian.
On 1 July 1917 he was promoted to lieutenant, and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry on this occasion, which was gazetted on 18 July 1917: :"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His machine being disabled by hostile fire, and his gun out of action, he managed by skilful handling to effect a safe landing, thus saving the machine and his passenger from capture. He has previously done fine work against hostile aircraft." On 1 March 1918, Price was appointed a flight commander with the accompanying temporary rank of captain, and transferred to the General List of the RFC.
In early May 1915, he restored order amongst personnel of the Otago Infantry Battalion following a failed attack on Turkish positions. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, the citation reading: "For gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with the operations at the Dardanelles (Mediterranean Expeditionary Force). On the night of 2–3 May 1915 during the operations in the neighbourhood of Gape Tepe for gallantry and resource in rallying his men, and leading them forward at critical moments". Later in the campaign Waite served as the adjutant of the New Zealand Engineers and was twice mentioned in dispatches.
Here, it fought with great gallantry in the bloody battles for the Relief of Kut al Amara on the Tigris Front in 1916–17, the capture of Baghdad and in operations north of Baghdad at Istabulat, Daur and Tikrit. In 1918, the regiment moved to Palestine and took part in the Battle of Megiddo, which led to the annihilation of Turkish Army in Palestine. It returned to India in 1920. For their excellent performance in the war, in which they suffered heavy losses and were awarded a large number of gallantry awards, the 51st Sikhs were made Prince of Wales's Own in 1921.
The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level pre-1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries. The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land" to all members of the British Armed Forces of any rank. In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously.Abbott & Tamplin, British Gallantry Awards, 2nd edition. p. xx.
The Rajnandgaon ambush is one of the biggest instances of naxal attacks in the state of Chhattisgarh in which 29 Police Personnel including The Superintendent of Police of Rajnadgaon district, Shri Vinod Kumar Chaubey, was martyred. Chaubey was a member of The elite Indian Police Service of 1998 batch. It was the first and only naxal incident in Chhattisgarh till date to have claimed the life of an officer of the Indian Police Service. For the immense gallantry displayed by Chaubey in this horrific incident, The president of India awarded him with the second highest award for gallantry in India, The Kirti Chakra.
The alt=The George Cross and ribbon (plain silver cross with circular medallion in the centre depicting the effigy of St. George and the Dragon, surrounded by the words "FOR GALLANTRY") The George Cross (GC) is the second highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. It is awarded for gallantry not "in the presence of the enemy" to both members of the British armed forces and to British civilians. It has always been able to be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries, most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend British honours.
The battle honour, titled "Eastern Shah Wali Kot", was awarded in recognition of the operational actions of the SASR and 2nd Commando Regiment from Australian Special Operations Task Group Rotation XII. A number of the regiment's personnel have also received individual decorations for their actions in Afghanistan. A posthumous Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to Cameron Baird for actions in Uruzgan Province in June 2013. In addition, as of October 2010 six Distinguished Service Crosses, eleven Distinguished Service Medals, seven Medals for Gallantry and three Stars of Gallantry had been awarded to 2nd Commando Regiment personnel for service in Afghanistan.
During the Mexican War he took part in the expeditions against Tabasco, Tampico, and Tuxpan, and was present at the fall of Vera Cruz. For his gallantry in action he was allowed to have command of the schooner , which had been captured at Tampico in November 1846 and was taken into service, but she was poorly equipped and was lost on a reef off Vera Cruz on 16 December 1846. While serving at Tabasco during the Mexican-American War, he was commended for gallantry in action by Commodore Matthew Perry. He shared a shipboard cabin with his later adversary, Raphael Semmes.
As Lieutenant Colonel, in 1996 he received the Shaurya Chakra – the third highest peacetime gallantry award in India – for acts of Gallantry in Jammu and Kashmir during Operation Rakshak. He was awarded a second Sena Medal in 1999 (Bar to Sena) as the Commanding Officer of 18 Garwhal Rifles during Operation Vijay in Kargil (also known as the Kargil War). His battalion that fought the war was awarded six Vir Chakras, eleven Sena Medals, and 10 Chief Of Army Staff Commendation Cards (COAS CC). Over twenty days, 18 Garwhal Rifles launched three attacks – two at point 5100 and one at point 4700.
For his conspicuous bravery and extreme gallantry in the face of fierce and unrelenting attacks and assaults by the enemy (the Pakistani military), Khetarpal was honoured with India's most- prestigious and highest-standard military medal for courage and gallantry, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Arun Khetarpal's body was cremated on 17 December near the Samba district and his ashes were sent to his family, who were unaware of his death until 26 December. The crew of the Famagusta was Sowar Prayag Singh (the driver), Sowar Nand Singh (the radio operator), Sowar Nathu Singh (the gunner) and 2nd/Lt. Arun Khetarpal, the tank's commander.
The State Government announced a reward of ₹ 10 lakh (10,00,000rupees) and recommended him for the Presidential Gallantry Award. He was given a State funeral with gun salute and police honours. On 26 January 1992, Srinivas was posthumously awarded the second highest peace time gallantry award the Kirti Chakra, received by his mother from the President of India at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapathi Bhavan. For Srinivas, the most fitting tribute came from the fact that grief over his death was most palpable at Gopinatham village where he was seen not a mere government functionary but as a social reformer.
She established the award for any animal displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving with British Empire armed forces or civil emergency services. The medal was awarded 54 times between 1943 and 1949 – to 32 pigeons, 18 dogs, 3 horses, and a ship's cat – to acknowledge actions of gallantry or devotion during the Second World War and subsequent conflicts. The awarding of the medal was revived in 2000. In December 2007, 12 former recipients buried at the PDSA Animal Cemetery in Ilford, Essex, were afforded full military honours at the conclusion of a National Lottery-aided project to restore the cemetery.
A list of British awards for gallantry in Operation Granby (Gulf War) in 1991. Apart from the Distinguished Service Order, a purely military award for leadership in combat, only gallantry awards have been included and only those that allow post-nominal letters. The list includes the name, rank and regiment, corps or service of the recipient, the appointment they held at the time, the place and date of the action (although many awards were not made for specific actions), and (in brackets) the date of gazette of the award in the London Gazette. All were gazetted on 29 June 1991 unless otherwise indicated.
His code of gallantry was important to him; in one story, he helps an old woman carry her groceries in the middle of making his escape. Drake matched wits against Batman and Robin several times, and escaped them in each encounter, but Batman was able to deduce the Cavalier's identity, leading to Drake's eventual imprisonment. In Batman Family #10, Batgirl and Batwoman teamed up to defeat Killer Moth and the Cavalier. Cavalier could not find a way around his code, which prevented hitting females, but after a self-examination he concludes "the devil with gallantry" and hit Batgirl with his fist.
Brigadier Vijay Kumar Berry, MVC is a retired officer of the Indian Army who served with the Parachute Regiment, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. The award was made for his actions immediately after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for his conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership while leading a company of the 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment in an assault on a Pakistani defensive position that remained inside Indian territory. He retired from the army as a brigadier and lives in New Delhi.
Sergeant Roark's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Roark distinguished himself by > extraordinary gallantry while serving with Company C. Sgt. Roark was the > point squad leader of a small force which had the mission of rescuing 11 men > in a hilltop observation post under heavy attack by a company-size force, > approximately 1,000 meters from the battalion perimeter. As lead elements of > the relief force reached the besieged observation post, intense automatic > weapons fire from enemy occupied bunkers halted their movement.
Maltese ratings of the Royal Navy mounting guard over the George Cross as it is ceremoniously displayed in Palace Square, Valletta, on the first anniversary of the award The George Cross was instituted by King George VI, on 24 September 1940, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal. It is the civilian equivalent to the Victoria Cross. While intended mainly for civilians, it is awarded also to certain fighting services, confined however to actions for which purely military honours are not normally given.Which could not therefore be recognised by a military decoration, given that they typically require gallantry in the face of the enemy.
In March, King George V of the United Kingdom, on recommendation of the Board of Trade, awarded 39 of the ship's crew the Silver Sea Gallantry Medal, along with a £3 award. Crewmen from all ten ships received Sea Gallantry Medals, but no other ship had more medals awarded than Kroonland. (Convenience copy located here.) Later in March, the United States Congress honored Kreibohm with a gold watch, Kroonlands officers—including Kreibohm—with Congressional Gold Medals,Stathis, p. 17.It is not entirely clear from contemporary sources whether Kreibohm actually received both a watch and a gold medal.
Sri Lankan newspaper The Sunday Leader alleged in January 2011 that Daluwatte wrote his own recommendation for the Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya, which is Sri Lanka's second highest gallantry award for actions in combat. The newspaper also alleged that he did not obtain three eye witness reports which is a usual requirement for the medal. The citation stated that the medal was for gallantry in the operation to capture Jaffna. Daluwatte later stated that he had not been in combat at Jaffna but saw action at Neerveli, though none of the commanders spoken to by the newspaper could verify this.
The George Cross was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI.British Gallantry Medals (Abbott and Tamplin), p. 138 At this time, during the height of the Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. The existing awards open to civilians were not judged suitable to meet the new situation, therefore it was decided that the George Cross and the George Medal would be instituted to recognise both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action and brave deeds more generally. Announcing the new award, the King said: The medal was designed by Percy Metcalfe.
The Cardenas Medal was an award approved by an act of Congress of the United States on May 3, 1900 (31 Stat. 716, 56th Congress). The award recognizes the crew of the , who showed gallantry in action at the Battle of Cárdenas during the Spanish–American War. The statute awarding the medal is listed as follows: > Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of > America in Congress assembled, That in recognition of the gallantry of First > Lieutenant Frank H. Newcomb, of the Revenue-Cutter Service, commanding the > revenue cutter Hudson, his officers and the men of his command, for their > intrepid and heroic gallantry in the action at Cardenas, Cuba, on the > eleventh day of May, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, when the Hudson > rescued the United States naval torpedo boat Winslow in the face of a most > galling fire from the enemy's guns, the Winslow being disabled, her captain > wounded, her only other officer and half her crew killed.
He was posthumously conferred a Gold Medal of Merit (Posthumous) highest award for gallantry by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. He was also awarded "The Presidential Merit Medal" by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on 11 September 1970 at the Malacanang Palace.
G.O. No.: 21, April 25, 1957. Citation: > Lt. Col. Page, a member of X Corps Artillery, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of > duty in a series of exploits. On 29 November, Lt. Col.
Dahl's > conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of > his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest > traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his > unit and the U.S. Army.
Captain Sandeep Shankla was given the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award, “Ashok Chakra” for his outstanding courage, devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice. He is survived by his father Lt Col JS. Kanwar (retd), mother Smt Manju Kanwar and a younger brother.
Major General Sir Luke O'Connor, (20 January 1831 – 1 February 1915) was an Irish soldier who served in the British Army.. He was the first soldier to receive the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
On 13 February 2014, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced that Corporal Cameron Baird of the 2nd Commando Regiment would be awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross. Corporal Baird had been awarded the Medal for Gallantry in 2007 and was killed in Afghanistan in 2013.
Captain Douglas Ford (1918–1943) was a Royal Scots officer and British prisoner of war in the Second World War, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry. His citation was published in the London Gazette on 18 March 1946.
Military Cross (MC) 2nd Lt. (T./Capt.) Geoffrey Herbert Hooper, R.E., attd. R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When leading a patrol of four machines, he attacked ten enemy aircraft; during the engagement five of them were destroyed, two by himself.
John Sinnott VC (1829 - 20 July 1896) was born in Wexford and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Staff Surgeon William Job Maillard VC (10 March 1863 - 10 September 1903) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Outstanding Unit Award, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Air Force Training Ribbon, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
Despite the valor shown at the face of the enemy in a daring operation, the Navy officers and the sailors who took part were not recommended for a Gallantry medal by the Navy hierarchy citing said actions were a part of their job.
Job Henry Charles Drain VC (15 October 1895 - 26 July 1975) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Spencer Dunville, VC (7 May 1896 – 26 June 1917) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
William McNally VC, MM and Bar (16 December 1894 - 5 January 1976) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Montague Shadworth Seymour Moore VC (9 October 1896 - 12 September 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Jemadar Nand Singh, VC, MVC (24 September 1914 – 12 December 1947) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Charles Ferguson Hoey VC MC (29 March 1914 - 16 February 1944) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Thomas Beach VC (24 January 1824 – 24 August 1864) was a British Army soldier and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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