What medals are awarded for bravery?
Medal of Valor
| Country | Award |
|---|---|
| United States | 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor |
| Germany | Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour |
| United States | FBI Medal of Valor |
| Italy | Gold Medal of Military Valour |
How do I find out what medals My grandad was awarded Australia?
To ascertain what medals a Veteran was issued, you can access their service record which is held at the National Archives of Australia. These are available at the ‘Discovering ANZAC’s’ website.
What is the highest Honour in Australia?
Medal of the Order of Australia
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.
What is the name of the highest medal awarded to Australian soldiers for bravery?
the Victoria Cross for Australia
Australia’s highest-ranking military award is the Victoria Cross for Australia. The Gallantry Decorations were introduced into the Australian honours system on 15 January 1991 by Letters Patent.
What is the highest civilian award for bravery?
Bharat Ratna. Bharat Ratna is the highest Civilian Award in India.
What’s the highest award for bravery?
| George Cross | |
|---|---|
| Obverse of the cross. Ribbon: 1½”, dark blue. | |
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Awarded for | “… acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.” |
How do I find out what military medals My dad had?
Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.
Who chooses Australia Day Honours?
Any Australian can nominate someone for an award. Nominations are assessed by the Honours and Awards Secretariat, considered by the Council of the Order of Australia before recommendations are made to the Governor-General.
Does Australia have an equivalent to the Purple Heart?
The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour “in the presence of the enemy” to members of the Australia Armed Forces.
Who is the most decorated soldier in Australia?
Henry William Murray
He is often described as the most highly decorated infantry soldier of the British Empire during the First World War….Harry Murray.
| Henry William Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 December 1880 Evandale, Tasmania |
| Died | 7 January 1966 (aged 85) Miles, Queensland |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
What is the Australian Bravery Medal?
The Bravery Medal is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. It is the third highest Australian Bravery Decoration. Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in February 1975. The Group Bravery Citation was added in 1990.
What is the difference between the Bravery Medal and Commendation for Brave Conduct?
The Bravery Medal (BM) is awarded only for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. Commendation for Brave Conduct may be awarded for other acts of bravery which are considered worthy of recognition.
What is the highest bravery decoration in Australia?
The Cross of Valour is the highest bravery decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril. The Cross of Valour has been awarded five times since 1975 Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in February 1975.
What is on the obverse of the Commonwealth of Australia Medal?
On the obverse is a central device of the shield and crest of the Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia on a background of wattle blossom, contained by a zigzag border. The reverse of the medal is a background of wattle blossom, contained by a zigzag border.