Conspicuous Gallantry

[Metryq]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean? Did Kirk pause in the heat of battle to pose for the cameras, then continue running across the battlefield?

 

[Laura Cynthia Chambers]

gal·lant·ry
/ˈɡaləntrē/

noun

1. 1.
   courageous behavior, especially in battle.
   "a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid"
   
   
   2.
   polite attention or respect given by men to women.
   "no young man offers to carry this burden for

The first meaning. Kirk did a very heroic thing in a battle.

 

[ZapBrannigan]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean? Did Kirk pause in the heat of battle to pose for the cameras, then continue running across the battlefield?

He played to the camera in every episode. Good thing it was a TV show. It only stands to reason his flair for the dramatic would predate the episodes we saw. Kirk's heroics always looked good.

 

[Pauln6]

Doing Blue Steel while you save the day, presumably.

 

[Maurice]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean? Did Kirk pause in the heat of battle to pose for the cameras, then continue running across the battlefield?

Medal of Honor
The nation’s highest military award for valor is the Medal of Honor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. By law, only U.S. service members who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal.

Source.

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

He played to the camera in every episode. Good thing it was a TV show. It only stands to reason his flair for the dramatic would predate the episodes we saw. Kirk's heroics always looked good.

Minus that little corrifor mishap with Thelev.

 

[Doug Otte]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean? Did Kirk pause in the heat of battle to pose for the cameras, then continue running across the battlefield?

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Mojochi]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean?

Bravery/courageousness of a magnitude that stands out most obviously. Uncontestable acts of heroism

 

[Phaser Two]

It's taken from a real British honor and decoration dating back to the Crimean War, hence the cool and elegant name.

 

[Henoch]

In "Court Martial" the computer is reading out Kirk's awards and gets to "Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What does that mean? Did Kirk pause in the heat of battle to pose for the cameras, then continue running across the battlefield?

Here's the list of Kirk's commendations and awards from Court Martial:

Commendations:

Palm Leaf Of Axanar Peace Mission​

Grankite Order of Tactics​

Class of Excellence​

Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class​

Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class​

Awards of Valour:

Medal of Honour​

Silver Palm with Cluster​

Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry​

Karagite Order of Heroism​

etc.​

Kirk seems especially fond of this one:


I wonder which of the above commendations did Kirk get for defeating the Kobayashi Maru Test?

 

[Nerys Myk]

It's taken from a real British honor and decoration dating back to the Crimean War, hence the cool and elegant name.

"honour"

 

[DonIago]

I wonder which of the above commendations did Kirk get for defeating the Kobayashi Maru Test?

Grankite Order of Tactics perhaps?

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

Here's the list of Kirk's commendations and awards from Court Martial:

Commendations:

Palm Leaf Of Axanar Peace Mission​

Grankite Order of Tactics​

Class of Excellence​

Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class​

Prantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class​

Awards of Valour:

Medal of Honour​

Silver Palm with Cluster​

Starfleet citation for Conspicuous Gallantry​

Karagite Order of Heroism​

etc.​

Kirk seems especially fond of this one:
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2064 All-American Swim Team

 

[Nerys Myk]

2064 All-American Swim Team

Ring toss.