CELER ET AUDAX means Swift And Bold. Its a Latin Phrase adopted by an Elite Infantry British Military Unit, 'The Rifles' (Formally The Royal Green Jackets)
This statement is referring to the fact that most Medal of Honor receipiants have lost their lives during whatever action earned them the Medal of Honor.
participation in an amphibious invasion of enemy territory
The normal military meaning is "private (soldier)", the rank below corporal.
GCMDL on a DD214 refers to "Good Conduct Medal," which indicates that the service member has been awarded this medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during their military service. It signifies a record of conduct and performance that meets the standards set by the military. This award is often seen as a mark of honor and recognition for a soldier's service.
An Oak Leaf is a device for an award that is worn to indicate a second award of the same medal.A Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf would mean that the wearer earned 2 Purple Heart Medals.
Swift.
Celer.
Swift and trustworthy
Bold but faithful
Always Brave/Bold.
The root celer is a Latin root and it means Fast,speed,swift,rapid Some examples are Acceleration Accelerando Celeripedeam Accelerograph Cardioaccelerator
Celerity refers to movement and means speed, quickness, swiftness, etc.
i believe it is "Danger". my family crest says "in Periculis Audax" which means bold in danger and i am almost certain audax is bold so therfore periculis is danger.
Medal ribbons are specific to the medal and identify it.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
What they mean is a ghoul medal is a power star.No joke!
"medal winner" is not correct. As far as military medals are concerned, they are EARNED. It is demeaning to refer to a military medal as having been "won".