Essentially, the award was intended for extreme bravery in the presence of the enemy.
This is in part a memorial to extreme bravery in the face of overwhelming force.
The captain was later astonished to learn that his act was considered one of extreme bravery.
Godwin says 43 officers will be commended for extreme bravery later this week.
Sir, several of them have the platinum nova for extreme bravery in action.
This award was given to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
When the war began, Bumblebee showed extreme bravery in battle and often sought ways to be noticed by command.
This decoration recognised extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
The decoration may also be awarded for extreme bravery during a space emergency or in preventing a major space disaster.