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Distinguished Conduct Star. The Medal of Valor ( Filipino: Medalya ng Kagitingan) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' highest military honor awarded for a conspicuous deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty that distinguishes the recipient from his comrades. [2]
P. Philippine Defense Medal. Philippine Independence Medal. Philippine Legion of Honor. Philippine Liberation Medal. Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor. Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation.
Meritorious Achievement Medal. Distinguished Service Medal. Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon. Gawad sa Kaunlaran. Bronze Cross. Silver Wing Medal. Wounded Personnel Medal. Military Merit Medal. Combat - Spearhead.
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Sixty-one Canadians who were serving in the United States Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor; most received it for actions in the American Civil War. Since 1900, only four have been awarded to Canadians. [10] In the Vietnam War, Peter C. Lemon was the only Canadian-born recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Description of the award. The medal is worn around the neck, suspended from a ribbon of dark blue, with a red vertical stripe in the center. The medal, as the name would indicate, is in the form of a five pointed star. The star contains a central disc displaying the Coat of arms of the Philippines. Surmounting the seal in an arc is a golden ...
On Veterans Day from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military can get a free breakfast combo when presenting a valid military ID or Veterans ...
The Military Merit Medal may be awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Commanders, and the Commanders of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or Philippine Air Force. Division and major subordinate unit commanders, holding at least the rank of Brigadier General, may also award the medal.