roll of honor


roll of honor

1. A list of names of soldiers or police officers who died, especially during active duty. It's humbling to see the great roll of honor stretch around the block. To think that so many sacrificed their lives to protect our country.2. A list of names of people who are honored for their deeds or accomplishments. The brilliant mathematician is being added to the country's roll of honor of people who had the greatest impact upon modern life.See also: honor, of, roll

roll of honour

1 a list of those who have died in battle. 2 a list of people whose deeds or achievements, typically in sport, are honoured.See also: honour, of, roll