Decorations for valour are given for actions in the presence of the enemy. These were created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on 1 January 1993. All the decorations may be awarded posthumously. Canada's three decorations for valour are:
- The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
- The Star of Military Valour is awarded for distinguished or valiant service in the presence of the enemy.
- The Medal of Military Valour is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
Engineer Recipients of the Medal of Valour
Name | Rank at Time of Award |
Date of Award |
Orr, CJ | Cpl | 2007 |
Rousseau, MAJM | Sgt | 2011 |