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Medal of Honor: is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the Call of Duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States." Due to the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously.
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∙ 12y agoFor the United States the highest award given for bravery is the Medal of Honor. There are also others, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star.
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What is the Commonwealth's highest award for bravery?
The Victoria cross is the commonwealths highest award for bravery
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.
Can any civilians win the Victoria cross?
Yes, however, the criteria is that a civilian should be under military command at the time. There have been 4 civilian recipients of the VC since its initial investiture. Generally, the highest award for bravery that is issued to a civilian is the George Cross. The GC is not an exclusively civilian award, and many servicemen have been awarded the honour
Victoria cross award?
The Victoria Cross is the highest British military award for bravery.
The 1st award winner India's highest civilian award was?
Dr.DITTO MARSHLLPANA
Which is the Asia's highest civilian award?
bharat ratna
What is bharat ratna awarded for?
It is Republic of India's highest civilian award, awarded for the highest degrees of national service.
What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
Who was the first non-Indian to receive the India's highest civilian award?
nelson mandela
What is the name of war medial which is the Commonwealth's highest award of bravery in the face of the enemy?
congressional medal of honor
Highest civilian award given in india?
Param Vir Chakra -It is the highest gallantry award for the officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India. It recognizes the highest degree of valour in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea or in the air.
When was National Bravery Award created?
National Bravery Award was created in 1957.
