Adjective: Valorous (VAL-uh-russ)
Definition:
1. Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness: courageous.
2. Marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination: heroic.
Sample sentence: Audie Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for valorous acts that helped to save his company in the face of a fierce German assault.