There were 131 brave troops named in the latest batch of military gongs yesterday - nine of them awarded posthumously.
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They are never awarded posthumously.
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Sadly, most are awarded posthumously.
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Polar medals are rarely awarded posthumously because it requires 'second guessing', according to a spokesman for thecommittee.
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The highest honour a nonmilitary person can receive, it can be awarded posthumously.
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