What are examples of posthumous award?

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A posthumous award is one that is awarded after death. There are also posthumous promotions given to military close to and deserving of promotion when they die.

In the U.S. Army, posthumous award of the Purple Heart for being injured in battle, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star are medals often awarded posthumously (after death).
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