Canada unveils own Victoria Cross
                   
upi.com     May 16, 2008            

OTTAWA, May 16 (UPI) -- Canada now has its own version of Britain's Victoria Cross military medal to award to its outstanding military officials, officials say. Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean unveiled the new Canadian military honor on Friday, saying its final appearance was the end... [read full story]                

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Relative of Gallipoli hero soldiers on to serve country

freerepublic.com     yesterday   1 related          

ALBERT Jacka is regarded as one of Australia's finest soldiers. His exploits at Gallipoli and on the Western Front are legendary, and he was the first Australian in World War I to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Clearly honoured...                

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Top honor for soldier who dived on grenade

cnn.com     Jul 24, 2008   66 related          

UK awards George Cross to soldier who dived on a live grenade in Afghanistan Marine Lance Cpl. Croucher stumbled on a tripwire in a Taliban compound Croucher survived with minor wounds after backpack, armor absorbed blast...                

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Ze Brilliante Weblog

newyorkrenovator.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Thank you! Thank you! No applause really!!! (just cash). The Queen of Pith– Her Royal Majesty of the Pithical Kingdom– has given my blog the highest honor of her kingdom (so far). Move over, Victoria Cross, move over,...                

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James to miss exhibition with sprained ankle

iht.com     10 hrs ago   7 related          

LeBron James will not play for the United States in its exhibition game against Canada on Friday night because of a mildly sprained right ankle. James was hurt during a scrimmage on Tuesday. Though his ankle is feeling better,...                

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