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The Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery was instituted in 2019 in the United States by Robin Hutton and Mari Lou Livingood to honor the work of American animals in war and peace. The medal was created to be the American equivalent of the Dickin Medal , awarded in the UK for any animal displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty ...
For his brave actions, the do-good doggie received scores of awards — including the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Valor, an honor shared with his handler Marshal Mirarchi.
Several English-speaking nations have a medal called the "Medal of Bravery" or the "Medal of Valor", including Canada and Tanzania.The three Canadian Bravery Decorations were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others: the Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the ...
The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War II. It is a bronze medallion, bearing the words "For Gallantry" and "We Also Serve" within a laurel wreath, carried on a ribbon of striped green, dark brown, and pale blue. [1]
This list of military decorations is an index to articles about notable military decorations. It is organized by country in alphabetical order and in order of precedence. Note that there are many pages which overlap the domain of this page, including military awards and decorations and campaign medal, and pages mentioned within category:Military awards and decorations, category:Battle honours ...
The event, hosted by longtime NBC National Dog Show commentator David Frei, will celebrate service animals from various fields, including guide dogs, military working dogs, and other assistance animals. Alongside the awards, the event will raise funds for NSAM’s mission to establish a national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the ...
For 2023, Defender Service Awards, along with their sponsors, will commemorate six standout service organizations. Each awardee will receive $25,000 and a custom Defender 130 SUV. And voting is ...
President's Volunteer Service Award: President of the United States: Volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award can be granted to individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States. [53] Profile in Courage Award