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Over 1,300 Commonwealth soldiers have been awarded the Victoria Cross since its inception in 1856. This prestigious military honor is given for acts of valor in the face of the enemy. The exact number can vary slightly due to various factors, including posthumous awards and historical re-evaluations. The Victoria Cross remains one of the highest military honors for gallantry in the Commonwealth.
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How many soldiers from New Zealand have received the Victoria Cross?
24 NZ servicemen have won the Victoria Cross. :)
What kind of war medals did the soldiers receive in world war 1 for australians?
They received the same medals the English did since they were under British command and fighting for the British commonwealth. (Victoria cross etc)
What medal did William Hall get in the Crimean War?
William Hall received the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He earned this honor for his actions during the Crimean War.
What was the special medal for soldiers that were brave that Queen Victoria made?
The Victoria Cross
How many have received the Victoria cross?
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
What is the Commonwealth's highest award for bravery?
The Victoria cross is the commonwealths highest award for bravery
How did they get the Victoria cross?
For soldiers of Britain and the Empire it is awarded 'for valour in the face of the enemy'.
What was the highest military honor the qween can award?
If you're referring to the Queen of England (and therefore the commonwealth), then that is the Victoria Cross.
Who earns the Victoria cross?
It is the British equivalent to the US Medal of Honor- it is the highest ranking award that can be earned by a soldier. It is only awarded to British soldiers, as well as those from some Commonwealth countries, or certain British civilians who are assisting their military.
What it the Victoria cross?
The Victoria cross is called the Victoria cross because queen Victoria invented it to give to people for there bravery.answ2. Victoria Cross is a high military award in the Commonwealth, originally named in honour of Queen Victoria. All the medals are said to be cast from the bronze of one of the canons captured in the Crimean War, but research casts some doubt on this.
What is Albert Jacka famous for?
Albert Jacka was the first Australian to be decorated with the Victoria Cross during the WWI. The Victoria Cross is the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
Why do we have the Victoria Cross?
Because before the Victoria Cross medals were only given to officers and not the poor soldiers who do most of the fighting so Queen Victoria and her husband decided it was time for a medal that could be awarded to any one what ever their rank.
