Historical clue formulations

• Selfless courage — 2023-02-15
• Army award attribute — 2022-11-06
• Mettle that may merit a medal — 2021-06-13
• A cross might be given for it — 2017-03-12
• One reason to get a cross — 2011-12-10
• Daring — 2002-11-03
• Great valor — 1996-09-11
• Valor — 1994-10-02