[BluH2o]

This took great courage ... however, I’m more inclined to believe awards of this stature should be awarded for killing the enemy. As in taking out enemy emplacements that are wreaking death and destruction on friendly forces.

[loungeSerf]

Hearty congratulations to Cpl Apiata!
... however, I’m more inclined to believe awards of this stature should be awarded for killing the enemy.
With all due respect, I disagree. Some of the most awe-inspiring, heroic and selfless acts have been done by troops like corpsmen and medics and are fully deserving of these high honors. I can think of one off the top of my head - Desmond Doss on Okinawa.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> however, I’m more inclined to believe awards of this stature should be awarded for killing the enemy. As in taking out enemy emplacements that are wreaking death and destruction on friendly forces.

I heartily disagree. The VC was founded “For Valor” — which doesn’t always involve killing the enemy.

In its entire history, there have been only three recipients to have been awarded the Victoria Cross twice. Two of these were for non-combattant medical officers in WW-I.