Star of Courage
By: John Melady
ALMOST THIRTY YEARS ago, the Government of Canada created a series of bravery decorations for deserving individuals. Prior to that, gallantry medals of various kinds were awarded here, but more often than not, such decorations originated outside the country, and the majority were intended for military personnel, most of whom were male. The best known was the Victoria Cross, and although awarded to ninety-three Canadians, was a decoration whose origin was elsewhere; Queen Victoriainstituted it in 1856, and today it is a Commonwealth medal. The Canadian bravery decorations were first given out in 1972, and since then have brought recognition and honour to those who have performed outstanding acts of heroism. [download]
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