Is the Military Cross the same as the Military Medal?

The Military Medal was discontinued in 1993, as part of the review of the British honours system, which recommended removing distinctions of rank in respect of awards for bravery. Since then the Military Cross, previously only open to Commissioned and Warrant Officers, has been awarded to all ranks.

Was William Harold Coltman a front line soldier?

Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in evacuating wounded from the front line at great personal risk under shell fire. His gallant conduct undoubtedly saved many lives, and he continued throughout the night to search for wounded under shell and machine gun fire, and brought several in.

Who was the most decorated in ww1?

Sgt. Alvin York
If someone were to ask “Who earned the most prestigious U.S. medals in WWI?” the answer most people might give is Sgt. Alvin York. The exploit that earned him the Medal of Honor (MOH) is legendary, and his name became synonymous with WWI.

Who is the most decorated soldier in the British Army?

Michael John Flynn, known as the Bullet Magnet, is the most decorated serving soldier in the British Army. Described by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge as “legendary”, it is not surprising that Mick is a speaker in high demand.

What does MM mean after a soldier’s name?

Awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land.

Who is the most decorated NCO?

He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. He received every military combat award for valor available from the United States Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism….

Audie Murphy
Service/branch	United States Army United States Army National Guard United States Army Reserve

Who was the deadliest sniper in ww1?

Francis Pegahmagabow
He was the most highly decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian military history and the most effective sniper of the First World War….

Francis Pegahmagabow
Born	March 9, 1891 Parry Sound, Ontario
Died	August 5, 1952 (aged 61) Parry Sound, Ontario
Allegiance	Canada