A total of 28 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to New Zealanders. This prestigious military decoration has been granted for acts of valor and bravery in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II. The recipients include both New Zealand-born soldiers and those who served under New Zealand's flag. The Victoria Cross remains a significant symbol of courage in New Zealand's military history.
Noel Godfrey Chavasse, Arthur Martin-Leake and Charles Hazlitt Upham have been awarded it twice.
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
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
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It is estimated that approximately 80 to 85 more VC's could be cast from this source. A single company of jewelers, Hancock's of London, has been responsible for the production of every VC awarded since its inception.
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross has been awarded 1,356 times to 1,353 individuals.
no women have been awarded a Victoria Cross
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The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of some Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories.
four Australians were awarded this medal nine went to British men.
There have been 13.
Noel Godfrey Chavasse, Arthur Martin-Leake and Charles Hazlitt Upham have been awarded it twice.
The so called Australian VC has never been awarded.
11 Gurkhas got VC in 2nd World War.
There are 1356 recipients, the most recent is LCpl Johnson Beharry VC. New Zeelander
As of October 2023, a total of 96 Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highest military honor for bravery in the face of the enemy. This prestigious medal has been given for acts of exceptional valor during various conflicts, including World War I and World War II. The V.C. is a symbol of extraordinary courage and sacrifice in service to Canada.