[82], Three people have been awarded the VC and Bar, the bar representing a second award of the VC. Major Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award), is the highest sporting honour of India. Kerala (English: / k r l / KERR--l; Malayalam: [ke:m] ()) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. The service ribbon for this award shall bear the PNP seal placed at the center within the green band of the ribbon. [86], Since the end of the Second World War, the original VC has been awarded 15 times: four in the Korean War, one in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1965, four to Australians in the Vietnam War, two during the Falklands War in 1982, one in the Iraq War in 2004, and three in the War in Afghanistan for actions in 2006, 2012 and 2013.[87][88][89][90]. It is Pakistan's highest award and takes precedence over all military and civil awards. The presentation occurred on 5December 1914 and he is one of a very few soldiers presented with his award before it appeared in the London Gazette. One silver star shall be added on the ribbon for every additional five (5) years of service. 230236. Recognized for his contribution of $1 million for the purpose of "uplifting the lately emancipated population of the Southern States and their prosperity, by conferring on them the blessings of Christian education", Thanked for his "life-long service to humanity" in the construction and perfection of lifesaving appliances, which had been instrumental in saving several hundreds of lives, Chief Engineer George Wallace Melville and Others, Praised for their persistent efforts to find and assist their commanding officer after they became shipwrecked on aboard the arctic exploring steamer, Praised for rescuing the United States naval torpedo boat, First Lieutenant David H. Jarvis, Second Lieutenant Ellsworth P. Bertholf, and Dr. The power to cancel and restore awards is still included in the Victoria Cross warrant.[76]. Ricoh is aware of its responsibility as a corporate citizen and demonstrates this through charitable contributions throughout the year, such as the Conestoga College Bursary. This award has been established in memory of Dino and Hazel Tonin. Instituted on the eve of Pakistan becoming a republic on 23 March 1956. However, research has indicated another origin for the material.
Orders, decorations, and medals of India Also honored for triggering "the most explosive era in modern cardiac surgery, when he performed the first successful coronary bypass", Recognized for "her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma", Recognized for his dedication to the beautification of the United States Capitol. Between the Indian Mutiny in 1857 and the beginning of the Second Boer War, the names of six officers and men were published in the London Gazette with a memorandum stating they would have been awarded the Victoria Cross had they survived. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and the principle was established that gallant conduct could be rewarded independently of any political consideration of military operations. Each year the Work-Integrated Learning Support Services (WILSS) department recognizes outstanding WIL students at an awards ceremony in March during National Co-op & WIL Week. 'Mark of the Lion'), is the highest military gallantry award of Pakistan. [98] The VC awarded to Milton Gregg, which was donated to the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in London, Ontario, Canada in 1979, was stolen on Canada Day (1 July 1980), when the museum was overcrowded[99] and has been missing since. The Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao is awarded to members of the Philippine National Police for participation in the campaign against criminality or insurgency in Mindanao for at least six (6) months. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, application essay, and reference letters. Hello, and welcome to Protocol Entertainment, your guide to the business of the gaming and media industries. This award is a reflection of their outstanding contribution to the international student community and post-secondary education and was made possible by the Colleges Ontario Premiers Award Bursary, provided to recipients of the annual Premiers Awards. Students will be ranked on the highest academic average (GPA) from the previous program of study. The award will be for a specific act of bravery or distinguished service or special service. In July 2008 it was announced that Ashcroft was to donate 5million for a permanent gallery at the Imperial War Museum where the 50 VCs held by the museum would be put on display alongside his collection. The medal was meant to be a simple decoration that would be highly prized and eagerly sought after by those in the military services. [32], The original royal warrant did not contain a specific clause regarding posthumous awards, although official policy was not to award the VC posthumously. Recipients must be registered with. [103], There are a number of collections of Victoria Crosses. The recipient of this award will demonstrate leadership in the classroom and be a student within a trade, technology or business program. Examples are the Cardenas Medal for Frank H. Newcomb, the Jarvis Medal for David H. Jarvis, the Jeannette Medal for the men of the Jeannette expedition, the Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal for the men of the First Byrd expedition of 19281930, and the NC-4 Medal for the men who completed the first transatlantic flight in May 1919. All three branches issue Commendations Cards at the level of the highest officer (Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff and Chief of the Air Staff). Surgeon John McCrea, an officer of the South African forces was recommended for gallantry during hostilities which had not been approved by the British Government. On the fringes of the disc is a sampaguita wreath. Just above the head of Lapu-Lapu are four big stars and below is the enclosed inscription of DATU. [3][53][54], Australia was the first Commonwealth realm to create its own VC, on 15 January 1991. It is suspended from a ribbon with blue stripes at each side and yellow, red and white stripes at the center. The Ashoka Chakra (alternative spelling: Ashok Chakra) is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. Medalya ng Kagalingan is awarded to members of the Philippine National Police for a single act of heroism or a series of heroic acts in a duty responsibility not warranting the award of Medalya ng Kadakilaan. The decoration Medalya ng Katapangan or the PNP Medal of Bravery is the fourth highest award of the Philippine National Police, corresponding to the Gold Cross Medal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The text "Bharat Ratna", in Devanagari Script, is inscribed on the upper edge in silver gilt with a wreath set along on the lower edge. This award may be given only if the enemy force is so overwhelming as compared to the government troops. [49], Indian troops were not originally eligible for the Victoria Cross since they had been eligible for the Indian Order of Merit since 1837, which was the oldest British gallantry award for general issue. Recognized for his patriotic gift to the imperiled nation of a steamship which bore the donor's name. A circular silver disc with the figure of Lapu-Lapu at the center. This VC is not counted in official statistics. It is the largest collection of such decorations. Whether its the Air Force, the Army, the Marines, or the Navy, [24] This was originally to have been "for the brave", until it was changed on the recommendation of Queen Victoria, as it implied that not all men in battle were brave. It took place at Monash University, in Melbourne, on 21 October 2002.The gunman, Huan Yun Xiang, was acquitted of crimes related to the shootings due to mental impairment, and is
Briefer: PNP medals | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Republic of South Africa Government Gazette Vol. "National appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions". To honor Willie O'Ree as "the first Black player to compete in the National Hockey League" as well as recognizing his life-long commitment to inclusion in the sport. The medal is suspended from a yellow silk moire ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/8 inches in length with 3 green stripes at the center 1/16 inch in width and 1/16 inch apart. In 1854, after 39 years of peace, Britain found itself fighting a major war against Russia. Admiral Ernest Joseph King was recognized for his "distinguished leadership as Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations and as a member of the Combined Chiefs of Staff of the United Nations..", John J. Pershing, General of the Armies of the United States, Recognized for his "heroic achievements" as Commander in Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I and for his "unselfish devotion to the service of his country" during World War II, Recognized for his "outstanding pioneer service and foresight in the field of American military aviation, Member of Congress, Sitting Vice President of the United States, Recognized for his "distinguished public service and outstanding contribution to the general welfare", Recognition in composing "God Bless America" and other patriotic songs, Recognized for discovering a serum for the prevention of polio, Surviving Veterans of the War Between the States, The four known surviving veterans of the Civil War received Congressional Gold Medals, Recognized for his achievements in "directing the development and construction of the world's first nuclear-powered ships and the first large-scale nuclear power reactor devoted exclusively to the production of electricity", Recognized for his "historic pioneering research on space rockets, missiles, and jet propulsion", Praised for enriching the culture of the world, Recognized for his unselfish medical care among underprivileged peoples of the world, particularly in Southeast Asia, Honored for outstanding "service to his country and the cause of peace", Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, United States House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, Recognized for his "gallant service" to the United States, Recognized for his "outstanding contributions to the United States and the world", In recognition of Winston Churchill, on the occasion of the dedication of the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Recognized for his "outstanding athletic, civil, charitable, and humanitarian contributions", Recognized for her devotion "to the promotion of the arts in this country and throughout the world including the establishment of scholarships for young people, for her strong and imaginative support to humanitarian causes at home, for her contributions to the cause of world peace through her work as United States delegate to the United Nations and her performances and recordings which have reached an estimated seven million people throughout the world", Recognized for his "distinguished career as an aviation pioneer and Air Force leader", United States Senator, United States Attorney General, Recognized for the "distinguished and dedicated service" he "gave to the Government and to the people of the United States", Decorated for distinguished career and contribution to the nation and the world, Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman, Recognized as the first transatlantic balloonists, Former Vice President of the United States, Recognized for his "distinguished and dedicated service" to the Government and to the people of the United States, Recognized for "unselfish and humanitarian service to the people of the United States", Recognized for his efforts in securing the safe return of six American Embassy officials in their escape from Tehran, Recognized for his dedicated action in bringing to justice Nazi war criminals who had gone into hiding at the end of World War Two, Medal in recognition of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic and commercial relations between the Netherlands and the United States, Awarded a second gold medal for his contributions to the "development of safe nuclear energy and the defense of the United States", Recognized for his "contribution to enriching American life", Recognized for bolstering the "spirit of American people during one of the most critical times in American history", Recognized for his "distinguished career as an author and his contributions to the Nation through his historically based works", Recognized following his "untimely" assassination while performing his responsibilities as a Member of the House of Representatives in Guyana, Recognized for his "humanitarian efforts and his outstanding work as an American", United States Senator, Vice President of the United States, Former President of the United States, Recognized for his "life-time of outstanding public service which [he] gave to the United States, and in commemoration of his one hundredth birthday which was celebrated on May 8, 1984", Recognized for her "outstanding contributions to the improvement and beautification of America", Recognized for his "humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights", Recognized for his lifelong commitment to the principles of freedom, equality, justice, and peace, Recognized for their contributions to American music, theater, and culture, Recognized for their "supreme dedication and total commitment to the cause of individual human rights and freedoms", Recognized for his efforts to address issues of hunger around the world, Recognized for contributions to American music composition, Recognized for her "humanitarian contributions in the area of medical research and education, urban beautification and the fine arts." 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