From the Daily Telegraph:
According to Wiki, we’re allowed to give you some medals.
Details are severely lacking, but at least a DSC seems in order, and VC is not out of expectation.
Neither. I believe you have to be British or Commonwealth to get either of those.
The only Victoria Cross awarded to an American was given to the Unknown Soldier in 1921.
Americans are allowed to receive them, per Wiki.
That was a diplomatic quid pro quo. Besides, it sets a precedent.
There is no requirement that a recipient of the Victoria Cross be of any particular nationality personally, but the royal warrant does currently restrict it to members of forces that owe allegiance to the Queen. (Which isn’t exactly an insurmountable barrier, as it can be changed by royal (i.e. government) fiat.)
Victoria’s a bit out of date. She’s been dead for, what, over a century, right? How about you blokes and chappies strike an Elizabeth II Cross, and award the inaugural one to the Yank?
Well, I think he deserves it.
The most surprising thing about the story was he was just a reservist and yet he showed such bravery. He is also a techworker, and it’ll be cool if a nerd is honoured with the first American victoria cross in 93 years
Because there’s already an Elizabeth Cross.
How about a lifetime supply of oatmeal stout?
I was thinking along those same lines. I’m sure the colonel would stand for several rounds at a local pub.
She certainly appears crosshere.
None of the other major news organizations seem to be picking it up. Maybe they are waiting for official investigations from the two militaries.
All awarded posthumously, eh?
Yah, I guess I could see him not wanting one of those.
Yes, it’s the medal for war widows and war widowers.
Should you feel so moved, the person to whom to write is the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, and his email address is michael.fallon.mp@parliament.uk