Do these mean the same?
Reed was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal , while Magennis and Fraser both received the Victoria Cross and Smith was promoted to Lieutenant in December 1945 .
Reed received the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal , while Magennis and Fraser were both awarded the Victoria Cross . Smith was promoted to temporary lieutenant in December 1945 .

Choose your answer from: i. no. ii. yes.
ii.