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Known until January 1984 as Military Medal for Gallantry (2nd Class). Six medals of this class have been awarded since its creation. [4] Military Medal for Gallantry with Merit (Irish: An Bonn Míleata Calmachta le Tuillteanas) 1944: 1944–present: Known until January 1984 as Military Medal for Gallantry (3rd Class).
The following is a list of Irish-American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who were awarded the American military's highest decoration — the Medal of Honor.The Medal of Honor is bestowed "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force."
The Free State was established on 6 December 1922 as a Dominion, with a Governor-General representing the British king in his capacity as Free State monarch.Article 5 of the Constitution was called into question when The London Gazette 's list of the UK's 1925 New Year Honours included "Thomas Francis Molony formerly Lord Chief Justice of Ireland" and "James O'Connor, formerly a Lord Justice ...
The highest purely military decoration of Georgia. It is divided into three degrees. The Military Courage Medal is awarded for heroic and daring actions while carrying out military duties. Greece: Medal for Gallantry: The Medal for Gallantry formally replaced the Cross of Valour as the top military award in 1974, but it has never been conferred.
Private Michael Dougherty (10 May 1844 – 19 February 1930) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dougherty received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Jefferson, Virginia, on 12 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 23 January 1897. [1] [2] [3]
John Kane (Medal of Honor) Michael Kearney (Medal of Honor) Daniel Keating (Medal of Honor) John Keenan (Medal of Honor) Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor, 1864) Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor, 1898) John Keough; Thomas R. Kerr; Joseph Killackey; Hugh King (Medal of Honor) John King (Medal of Honor) Patrick J. Kyle
John Walsh (December 4, 1841 – May 25, 1924) was an Irish-born Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Cedar Creek, fought near Middletown, Virginia on October 19, 1864.
Category: Irish military personnel by medal or award. 1 language. ... Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients (187 P) V. Irish recipients of the Victoria Cross (2 C, 143 P)