The Star of Courage for the Thai Rescuers

Cave diving mates Richard Harris and Craig Challen and seven other Australians were rewarded for their courageous roles in rescuing 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded Thai cave with bravery medals and Australia's highest civilian honour on Tuesday.

Australian members of the Thai cave rescue team, Mr Craig Challen (left) and Dr Richard Harris (right). Source: AAP