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Gallantry

Meanings and phrases

gallantry

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); heroism; valor; valour; valorousness; valiance; valiancy
  2. courtesy towards women; chivalry; politesse
  3. polite attentiveness to women

award for gallantry

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • He was the first Naval officer to be awarded the Maha Vir Chakra award for gallantry in the 1971 war.
  • Crosses of Naval Merit Crosses of Naval Merit () are a Spanish military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace.
  • Laureate Plate of Madrid The Laureate Badge of Madrid () was the highest military award for gallantry of the Second Spanish Republic.

conspicuous gallantry

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • The citation said that it was awarded for: "For conspicuous gallantry in action.
  • Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
  • It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril.

gallantry and intrepidity

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • Citation: For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy.

gallantry in action

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
  • He was slightly wounded and received the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
  • The citation said that it was awarded for: "For conspicuous gallantry in action.
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