Word: medals
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...heroic action is impulsive. . . . But I have all along felt that heroes and their dependents should be freed from pecuniary cares resulting from their heroism." Observers noted that no pecuniary cares have devolved upon Edda Mussolini as a result of her heroism. Accordingly she will receive only a medal. The Hero Fund however might have additionally rewarded her in cash, at its discretion, had she been in need...
Luis Riso Patron, of the Oficina de Limites of Chile, for a survey of the Andes, a David Livingstone medal...
Erich von Drygalski, of the University of Munich, for south polar research, a David Livingstone medal...
Captain Robert A. Bartlett, for Arctic exploration, a Charles P. Daly medal...
Brigadier General David L. Brainard, for the Lady Franklin Bay expedition, a Charles P. Daly medal...