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Italy bestows highest civilian honour on Mahdhee
Italy has posthumously awarded its highest civilian honour, the Gold Medal for Civil Valour, to Maldives National Defence Force Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, who died during a recovery operation for Italian tourists trapped in a sea cave at Vaavu Atoll. The medal and certificate were presented to his family at a ceremony marking Italy's National Day, while a support fund for the family has been opened for public donations until December 31.
International
Maldivian soldier posthumously awarded Italian gold medal for valour
Maldives National Defence Force Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahudhee was posthumously awarded Italy's Gold Medal for Civil Valour for his role in a rescue operation for Italian divers lost in an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll, where he died. The medal was presented by Italian Ambassador Damiano Francovigh and Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed at a ceremony at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé marking 60 years of diplomatic ties and Italy's 80th National Day.
Society
Italy awards highest civilian honour and opens fund to help Mahudhee's family
The Italian government will posthumously award its highest civilian honour, the Gold Medal for Civil Valour, to Maldivian Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee, who died during a recovery operation for Italian tourists trapped in a sea cave at Vaavu Atoll. A fundraising initiative has been launched by the Italian Embassy in Colombo and the Honorary Consular Agency of Italy in Male' to support his family, open until December 31, while questions surround his death as he was buried without an autopsy and authorities have released no details.
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