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What does 'Gagah Berani' translate to?

The name comes from the Malay language. It translates to 'Mighty and Brave.' This title perfectly describes the courage needed to earn such a high honor.

Has it been awarded often?

No, it is a very rare award. It is only given to those who show extreme bravery while in great danger. Because the requirements are so high, very few people have ever received it.

Was it awarded in the 1960s?

Yes, it was first used during the Konfrontasi, also known as the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Soldiers and police officers earned it by protecting Singapore during this difficult time. Their brave actions helped keep the nation safe during the conflict.

Can it be worn on standard uniforms?

Yes, winners of the medal can wear it on their formal military uniforms. It has a special ribbon that marks the wearer as a hero. Seeing this ribbon shows that the person performed an act of great courage.

Who approves this award?

The President of Singapore gives the medal to the person who earned it. This happens after the Prime Minister suggests it. It is considered one of the highest honors a service member can receive.

What does 'Gagah Berani' translate to?

The name comes from the Malay language. It translates to 'Mighty and Brave.' This title perfectly describes the courage needed to earn such a high honor.

Has it been awarded often?

No, it is a very rare award. It is only given to those who show extreme bravery while in great danger. Because the requirements are so high, very few people have ever received it.

Was it awarded in the 1960s?

Yes, it was first used during the Konfrontasi, also known as the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Soldiers and police officers earned it by protecting Singapore during this difficult time. Their brave actions helped keep the nation safe during the conflict.

Can it be worn on standard uniforms?

Yes, winners of the medal can wear it on their formal military uniforms. It has a special ribbon that marks the wearer as a hero. Seeing this ribbon shows that the person performed an act of great courage.

Who approves this award?

The President of Singapore gives the medal to the person who earned it. This happens after the Prime Minister suggests it. It is considered one of the highest honors a service member can receive.

Home Library SingaporePingat Gagah Berani

Valor decoration

Pingat Gagah Berani

Singapore's second-highest valor medal for conspicuous bravery in combat operations.

Singapore Established 1962 All servicesPrecedence: Behind Bintang Temasek

Medals & Awards

Awarded For

Conferred for an act of conspicuous gallantry and courage in circumstances of great danger.

Eligibility

Members of the Singapore Armed Forces and Singapore Police Force.

Branch

All services

Precedence

Behind Bintang Temasek

Pingat Gagah Berani, Valor decoration, Singapore medal

History

The Pingat Gagah Berani, or Medal of Valor, was instituted in 1962 alongside Singapore's original set of state decorations. It was established to honor extraordinary courage displayed by servicemen during acts of active duty.

The medal was famously awarded to soldiers and police officers who fought during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation in the 1960s. Over the decades, it has remained one of Singapore's rarest military decorations, reserved strictly for bravery under direct enemy fire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Used In

Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation

Veterans Who Received This Award

Realistic illustration of the military medals and badges awarded to Saad Bin Mohamed, including Pingat Gagah Berani, Bintang Temasek, Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal, shown against a light Singapore flag background. AI-generated illustration, not an authentic photograph.

Cold War

Pingat Gagah Berani Bintang Temasek Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal

Saad Bin Mohamed

Who Was Warrant Officer Saad Bin Mohamed?

A highly decorated commando recognized for extreme bravery.

Singapore1970-1995

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Sources

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