Meanings of gallantry award in English

Rahman is the youngest of seven war heroes posthumously conferred Bangladesh's highest gallantry award for their role in the freedom struggle.

The duchess - a trained scout volunteer - also met youngsters who had received gallantry awards for their bravery.

Four members of the New Zealand Army have been decorated for their service in Afghanistan in Gallantry Awards in this year's Special Honours List.

A separate list, that does not appear to be involved in the breach, covers gallantry awards for police, ambulance and fire staff and military personnel.

The honours list consists of knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire and gallantry awards to servicemen and women, and civilians.