Medal of Honor: is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the Call of Duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States." Due to the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously.
The Victoria cross is the commonwealths highest award for bravery
Britain's highest award for bravery "in the face of the enemy" has been since 1856, and is still, the Victoria Cross. It is the joint highest award for bravery with the George Cross, which is the equivalent honour for bravery not in the face of the enemy.
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
The Victoria Cross is the highest British military award for bravery.
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It is Republic of India's highest civilian award, awarded for the highest degrees of national service.
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In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
congressional medal of honor
Param Vir Chakra -It is the highest gallantry award for the officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India. It recognizes the highest degree of valour in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea or in the air.
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