decorations and medals were instituted and awarded during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry is an unofficial...
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by other ranks was the unofficial Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry, instituted by Major General Sir Harry Smith in 1851. Although the British government...
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of the Cape Mounted Riflemen under his command, Smith created Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry in recognition of their conduct. In 1853 he was made...
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List of military decorations (redirect from List of military ribbons and medals)
Courage" Medal of Suvorov Medal of Nesterov Medal of Ushakov Medal of Zhukov Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of the State Borders" Medal "For Distinction...
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South African military decorations (category Military decorations and medals of South Africa)
Union Defence Forces, which continued the system. British decorations for gallantry and distinguished service were awarded during World War I and World...
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styling of Sir or Dame, but they may attach the according postnominal letters to their name, e.g., John Smith, VC. Recipients of gallantry awards may...
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Sandile Decoration (category Military decorations and medals of Ciskei)
the Republic of Ciskei ceased to exist on 27 April 1994. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry Republic of South Africa Government Gazette Vol. 477, no...
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Africa's military medal history. Four of these decorations and medals are considered to be significant. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry of 1851. The...
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of the Sandile Medal was discontinued when the Republic of Ciskei ceased to exist on 27 April 1994. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry Republic of South...
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Kimberley Star (category Military decorations and medals of South Africa)
Africa's military medal history. Four of these decorations and medals are considered to be significant. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry of 1851. The...
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medals – decorations are medals for valour, gallantry, bravery, and distinguished or conspicuous service). Medals include meritorious service medals,...
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Africa's military medal history. Four of these decorations and medals are considered to be significant. Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry of 1851. The...
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Henry Tombs (section The medal)
Sir Henry Tombs VC KCB (10 November 1824 – 2 August 1874) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry...
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South African military decorations order of wearing (category Military decorations and medals of South Africa)
The Pro Virtute Medal (PVM) (South Africa). The Cross for Valour (CCV) (Ciskei). The Cross for Gallantry (CCG) (Ciskei). The Cross for Bravery (CCB) (Ciskei)...
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Sir Harry Paget Flashman VC, KCB, KCIE is a fictional character created by Thomas Hughes (1822–1896) in the semi-autobiographical Tom Brown's School Days...
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Order of Australia (redirect from Medal of the Order of Australia)
the governor general's then-secretary Sir David Smith, Whitlam was furious when he first saw Devlin's design for the insignia of the order, due to the...
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for community service (Silver) Keith Campbell [posthumous] - Fireman, for gallantry (Bronze) Angella Jack (Gold) Jacqueline Wilson (Gold) Dr. Rohit Doon...
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New Zealand Cross (1869) (section 1999 Medal)
1999 created four awards for bravery and four for gallantry. The new New Zealand Cross for Bravery is similar to the 1869 medal with some amendments. The...
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and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Smith was educated at Norwich School...
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Order of the Indian Empire (category Orders, decorations, and medals of India)
Khan Bahadur, Chief of Loharu. Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur, Nawab of Dhaka Colonel William Sinclair Smith Bisset General Edward Stedman John Jardine...
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of non-U.S. recipients of U.S. gallantry awards. Other than the awards to unknown soldiers of World War I, the Medal of Honor, the highest United States...
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Honourable Sir David Hanson, to be Baron Hanson of Flint, of Flint in the County of Flintshire - 19 July 2024 The Honourable Catherine Smith, to be Baroness...
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Cross. The George Cross succeeded the Empire Gallantry Medal and all those living who had been awarded the medal, and all posthumous awards from the outbreak...
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Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (redirect from Sir Frederick Roberts)
the Indian Rebellion during which he was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry. He was then transferred to the British Army and fought in the Expedition...
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Aberconway (1913–2003) Guy Branch (1913–1940), one of The Few and Empire Gallantry Medal holder Lionel Brett, 4th Viscount Esher (1913–2004), architect[citation...
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List of British generals and brigadiers (category All articles with bare URLs for citations)
Frederick Henry Smith (died 1903), Bengal Staff Corps Major-General Sir Frederick Smith Major-General Greg Smith Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet...
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United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "...conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty...
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the House and swell its numbers. Sir James Parke, a Baron (judge) of the Exchequer, was created Baron Wensleydale for life, but the House of Lords concluded...
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leading the contingent representing orders of chivalry and gallantry award holders. Sir Francis Morgan Bryant CB CVO CBE ISO (1916–1931) Rear Admiral...
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recipients of orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom have had them revoked, often following conviction for crimes or breaches of military discipline...
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