Group Bravery Citation

Group Bravery Citation
Insignia
Type	Citation
Awarded for	a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition [1]
Presented by	Australia
Eligibility	Australian Citizen
Clasps	None
Status	Currently awarded
Established	5 March 1990
First awarded	3 May 1990
Last awarded	2014 Bravery Honours
Total	695 individuals
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.

Description[]

• The Group Bravery Citation is a bronze gilt sprig of wattle, Australia's floral emblem, positioned in the centre of a silver rectangle.
• The multi-leaf sprig of wattle represents the nature of group participation - the coming together of the many to create a single entity.

Recipients[]

The Australian Government "It's an Honour" database contains 695 entries of people who have been awarded the medal.

See also[]

Australian Honours Order of Precedence

External links[]

• It's an Honour