Although aware that his deed might cost him his own life, Kenneth Bishop exhibited the finest example of selfless courage and humanitarian concern to save a complete stranger.

Volkov held her close; marvelling at her selfless courage even as he reproached her.

The defence of Rorke's Drift was an example of selfless courage and devotion to duty, particularly in the face of the overwhelming defeat at Isandlawana.

Taoka had expected nothing less than selfless courage from his second-in-command.

We will never forget the selfless courage demonstrated by the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who risked their lives to save others.

The citation reads: "His actions and selfless courage under fire resulted in saving lives of several other members of the convoy" - perhaps including Private Lynch.

She lived with a zest for life and died with selfless courage.

Anna Medal for Gallantry by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for Bravery and selfless courage.

My heart pumped faster at his selfless courage.

Hicks preferred to think they did have free will, which implied that this woman demonstrated a truly admirable human quality: selfless courage.