Sacrifice Medal

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    Sacrifice Medal Mixes Pride And Loss

    January 3, 2010 by Tom MacGregor
    It was a day of mixed emotions for Captain Simon Mailloux. In the morning he became one of the first 46 individuals to be recognized with the new Sacrifice Medal presented by Governor General Michaëlle Jean and that evening he was shipping out for another...
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    Eligibility For Memorial Cross Expanded

    March 14, 2009 by Tom MacGregor
    The familiar Memorial Cross, commonly called the Silver Cross, worn by mothers and widows of sailors, soldiers and airmen killed in service can now be given to more individuals with changes to the regulations announced Jan. 15. The revisions will recognize the families of all...
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    Governor General Announces Medal For The Wounded

    November 14, 2008 by Adam Day
    Members of the Canadian Forces killed or wounded since Oct. 7, 2001, may be eligible to receive a newly minted honour—the Sacrifice Medal. The Sacrifice Medal was announced Aug. 29 by Governor General Michaëlle Jean. It was created to recognize members of the CF, a...