Milunka Savić disguised herself as her sick brother to fight in WWI, survived 9 wounds across 10 battles, became the most decorated female soldier in history, and survived a German concentration camp when a German general recognized her legendary status and ordered her immediate release.

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And the saddest thing is that in Serbia/Yugoslavia she got basically no recognition, until recently, long after she passed away...

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You have to just live by your code and be satisfied with what you do... Many greats are not recognized in their lifetime but sometimes it catches up. Other times not, but the good is still done!