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The Legion of Valor of the United States of America, commonly known as the Legion of Valor, is a war veterans' organization created to promote patriotic allegiance, fidelity to the United States Constitution, and popular support for civil liberties and the permanence of free institutions. [1]
The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is a United States-based conservative advocacy organization and interest group, founded in 2007. It was founded by Daniel C. Weber, a retired insurance agency owner, who also served as its president. [1] [2] AMAC is a membership organization for people aged 50 and over. [3]
Christian was elected National Commander of the Legion of Valor in 1978 and National Adjutant in 1980. He holds a lifetime Board of Directors position with the Legion of Valor. [10] Membership of the Legion of Valor is restricted to those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross.
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American Legion; American Veterans Center; American Veterans Committee; American Veterans Committee (1943–2008) American War Memorials Overseas; AMVETS; AO1 Foundation; Army and Navy Union of the United States of America; Army Wounded Warrior Program; Association of Confederate Soldiers
After his rescue, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented him with the Army & Navy Legion of Valor's annual medal for outstanding youth hero of 1939. [8] [9] Fendler was feted with a parade in his honor, and his story was featured in the August 7, 1939, edition of Life magazine. [10] For almost seventy years, he was called on to recount ...
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 ...
West Virginia Legion of Merit (WVLOM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or execute a noteworthy feat of valor. West Virginia Meritorious Service Medal (WVMSM) - Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out outstanding service or feats of heroism of a lesser degree than would warrant the ...