Group Bravery Citation | |
Presenter: | Australia |
Type: | Citation |
Eligibility: | Australian Citizen |
Awarded For: | a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/group_bravery.cfm |
Status: | Currently awarded |
Clasps: | None |
Established: | 5 March 1990 |
Firstawarded: | 3 May 1990 |
Lastawarded: | 2024 Special Honours |
Total Awarded: | 1,100[1] |
Access-Date: | 12 December 2022--> |
Related: | Cross of Valour Star of Courage Bravery Medal Commendation for Brave Conduct |
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.
It is ranked 5th in the list of Australian bravery decoration in the Australian honours system.
The Australian Government "It's an Honour" database contains 695 entries of people who have been awarded the medal.