Some generals have received a considerable number of medals. After the recipient has passed away, these medals may still be of great significance to the family.
歷年來為國捐軀的先烈不計其數，比較著名的有剿共、抗日名將張自忠、謝晉元、黃百韜…… 等，其中張自忠和黃百韜曾得過青天白日勳章，還有在八二三砲戰中喪生的吉星文、趙家驤、章傑將軍。