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Queen’s Gallantry Medal
The Queen’s Gallantry Medal was instituted on the 20 June 1974 to replace the British Empire Medal and other awards within the Order of the British Empire such as the MBE and OBE with oak leaves. The medal is…
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Sea Gallantry Medal
The Sea Gallantry Medal is the official Board of Trade Medal for Saving Life at Sea and is an award for civil gallantry at sea in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The medal is awarded in Gold, Silver and…
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Distinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal was established on 14 October 1914 as a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, up to and…
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George Medal
The George Medal was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. The medal is granted in recognition of “acts of great bravery.” The George Medal was originally not issued posthumously, however the warrant was amended in 1977 for…
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Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was originally created in 1901 as the Conspicuous Service Cross as a military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) ratings of the Royal Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.…
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Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Member The appointment to the Order at this level permits the usage of a post-nominal MBE.…
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Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order, with five classes, includes Officer The appointment to the Order at this level permits…
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Companion of the Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. The DSO was instituted on 6 September 1886 by…
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Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order, with five classes, includes the following. …
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RFA Fire Ships in World War 2
Operation Lucid Captain Augustus Agar VC was in charge of the planning and execution of Operation Lucid in September 1940, this Operation was an attempt to hit the German wooden invasion barges at Boulogne and Calais, France, with incendiary…
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Queen’s Gallantry Medal
The Queen’s Gallantry Medal was instituted on the 20 June 1974 to replace the British Empire Medal and other awards within the Order of the British Empire such as…
View moreSea Gallantry Medal
The Sea Gallantry Medal is the official Board of Trade Medal for Saving Life at Sea and is an award for civil gallantry at sea in Great Britain and…
View moreDistinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal was established on 14 October 1914 as a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly…
View moreGeorge Medal
The George Medal was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. The medal is granted in recognition of “acts of great bravery.” The George Medal was originally not…
View moreDistinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was originally created in 1901 as the Conspicuous Service Cross as a military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) ratings of the Royal…
View moreMember of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Member The appointment to the Order…
View moreOfficer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order, with five classes, includes…
View moreCompanion of the Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual…
View moreCommander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George…
View moreRFA Fire Ships in World War 2
Operation Lucid Captain Augustus Agar VC was in charge of the planning and execution of Operation Lucid in September 1940, this Operation was an attempt to hit the German…
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