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The Medal of Valor (Hebrew: עיטור הגבורה, Hebrew pronunciation: [(ʔ)iˈtuʁ (h)agvuˈʁa] Itur HaGvura) is the highest Israeli military decoration.. The medal was established in 1970 by the Knesset in an act of law as a replacement for the Hero of Israel military decoration that was awarded during the 1947-48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine and the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.
Israel's medal of valor. Israeli military decorations are the decorations awarded to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who exhibit extraordinary bravery and courage. Its decorations consist of the Medal of Valor (the highest decoration in the IDF), the Medal of Courage, and the Medal of Distinguished Service. It also includes the Citations ...
Zvi Greengold (Hebrew: צבי "צביקה" גרינגולד; born 10 February 1952) is a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer who fought during the 1973 Yom Kippur War as a tank commander. He is one of only eight people who fought in the war to be awarded the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest medal for heroism.
Military Medal for Gallantry: Established 1944: Israel: Medal of Valor: 19 January 1948: 40 [5] Replacement for the Hero of Israel. None has been awarded since 1975. [5] Italy: Gold Medal of Military Valour: 21 May 1793: Latvia: Order of Viesturs: Established 11 August 1938, discontinued 1940, re-established 2004
NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal. This list of medals for bravery is an index to articles about notable medals awarded for bravery or valor. These medals, usually associated with military forces, police forces, or other public safety entities, are given to personnel who have served with gallantry, often for those who have engaged in specific acts of bravery or valor.
Medal of Valor Moshe Levy (born 1946) was a half-track commander in the Israeli Armored Corps , and was awarded the Medal of Valor for his fighting in Sinai during the Yom Kippur War . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Pages in category "Recipients of the Medal of Valor (Israel)" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
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