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What is the Next highest military award after medal of honor?
Distinguished Service Cross, followed by Distinguished Service Medal
What was the name of the war medal which is the Commonwealth's highest award for bravery?
Britain's highest award for bravery "in the face of the enemy" has been since 1856, and is still, the Victoria Cross. It is the joint highest award for bravery with the George Cross, which is the equivalent honour for bravery not in the face of the enemy.
What is the 2nd most highest award you can be awarded?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded in the US Military. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest. The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is the third highest.
What does a silver star represent for Americans?
The "Silver Star" is our nation's third highest military award (medal) for gallantry in action. The highest award is the "Medal of Honor"; the second highest is the "Distinguished Service Cross."
Military award for saving lives of black and hispanic soldiers?
There are numerous US military awards for saving lives of fellow soldiers. NONE of these are "race or gender specific". Some of the medals are the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal and the Soldier's Medal.
What medal did the US award Canadian terry wise?
Distinguished public service medal
What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
How do you apply for the military volunteer service medal?
The medal is properly called: "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal", and one does not personally apply for the award. One must be recommended for the award by a higher authority, such as a commanding officer.
The Meritorious Service Medal is what kind of award?
Personal Decoration
What is the medal John Wayne has in The Searchers that he gives to Debbie?
That was the Order Of St. Guadalupe, the 2nd highest award given at the time and is the equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Which milatary Medal is for valor?
There are multiple decorations for valor in the military, and each branch also has its own set as well as the all-encompassing ones. The highest award for valor is the Medal of Honor, and there are also Service crosses, Distinguished Service medals, Silver Stars, and many others.Answer.Only in the USA. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour in the Uk. There are also many other medals awarded worldwide. We should be careful with our questions to be specific.
How do you apply for the navy cross medal?
An individual military person does not "apply" for any medal; they are recommended for the award by a superior
