Group Bravery Citation

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Group Bravery Citation
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Insignia
TypeCitation
Awarded fora collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition
Presented by Governor-General of Australia
EligibilityAustralian Citizen
Clasps None
StatusCurrently awarded
Established5 March 1990
First award3 May 1990
Final award 2024 Special Honours
Total1,100 [1]
Related Cross of Valour
Star of Courage
Bravery Medal
Commendation for Brave Conduct

The Group Bravery Citation is a decoration created in 1990 that is awarded to Australians for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of recognition. It is awarded by the governor-general of Australia, with the approval of the sovereign, on the recommendation of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

Contents

It is ranked 5th in the list of Australian bravery decoration in the Australian honours system.

Description

Recipients

The Australian Government "It's an Honour" database contains 695 entries of people who have been awarded the medal.

See also

References

  1. Medal Yearbook 2023. Honiton, Devon: Token. 2022. p. 481. ISBN   978-1-908828-63-7.