Canada was awarded.
The Victoria Cross ( Croix de Victoria ) , created in 1993 , is a military decoration and the highest award within the Canadian honours system , taking precedence over all other orders , decorations , and medals . It is awarded by either the Canadian monarch or his or her viceregal representative , the Governor General of Canada , to any member of the Canadian Forces or allies serving under or with Canadian military command for extraordinary valour and devotion to duty while facing hostile forces .