Group Bravery Citation

The Group Bravery Citation is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. It is awarded for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition. The Group Bravery Citation was created in 1990. 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.

Group Bravery Citation
Insignia
TypeCitation
Awarded fora collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition [1]
Presented byAustralia
EligibilityAustralian Citizen
ClaspsNone
StatusCurrently awarded
Established5 March 1990
First awarded3 May 1990
Last awarded2024 Special Honours
Total1,100[1]
RelatedCross of Valour
Star of Courage
Bravery Medal
Commendation for Brave Conduct

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

Description

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  • The Group Bravery Citation is a bronze gilt sprig of wattle, Australia's floral emblem, positioned in the centre of a silver rectangle.
  • The multi-leaf sprig of wattle represents the nature of group participation - the coming together of the many to create a single entity.

Recipients

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

See also

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References

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