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It's an Honour - Australian Honours List - Latest Honours List - List of Latest Recipients The Order of the British Empire- Medal (Civil) / British Empire Medal (Civil) The Order of the British Empire- Medal (Military)/ British Empire Medal (Military) NOTE: As there are many thousands of recipients of the Centenary Medal, to prevent lengthy delays using the Advanced Search Options, it is recommended to search this list of recipients initially by postcode or state only. www.itsanhonour.gov.au /honours_list/honours01.cfm?Type=A&searchType=B

MN Awards - Sea Gallentry With the Order of the British Empire came the Empire Gallantry Medal, the then highest award for civilian acts of gallantry. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Merchant Navy Personnel became eligible by an Order in Council dated 17 September 1942. On the military front the Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856, the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal in 1855 and 1874, the Distinguished Service Order in 1886, the Distinguished Service Cross in 1901, the Distinguished Service Medal in 1914. www.gordonmumford.com /m-navy6a.htm

Orders and Decorations of the United Kingdom Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry (EGM) (Military, 1936 ribbon) Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry (EGM) (Military, 1917/22-40) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) (Navy - 1921 ribbon) www.medals.lava.pl /bc/uk1.htm

LHCMA Abbreviations - British and Commonwealth orders, decorations and medals Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry King’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry List of abbreviations - British and Commonwealth orders, decorations and medals www.kcl.ac.uk /lhcma/misc/medals.htm

CRABE, FS William Eugene (R205588) - Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) - No CRABE, FS William Eugene (R205588) - Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) - No.170 Squadron - Award effective 20 March 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 625/45 dated 13 April 1945. CRABE, FS William Eugene (R205588) - Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) - No Steve CRANSTONE, FS John George (R111923) - British Empire Medal - No.2 Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 13 June 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 660/46 dated 5 July 1946. www.airforce.ca /wwii/ALPHA-CR.html

Gallantry Awards for the Merchant Navy The Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant in favour of the George Cross on 24 September 1940. During the Second World War, the Victoria Cross, George Cross, Empire Gallantry Medal, Albert Medal, and Sea Gallantry Medal were awarded posthumously because such was allowed by their Royal Warrants. These days official gallantry awards are classified as being in four levels that relate to the estimated risk of loss of life to the recipient, in attempting their gallant act(s): I being the highest level, and IV the lowest, and the following table adheres to this system. www.mightyseas.co.uk /articles/awards.htm

MN Awards - Sea Gallentry The Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant in favour of the George Cross on 24 September 1940. During the Second World War, the Victoria Cross, George Cross, Empire Gallantry Medal, Albert Medal, and Sea Gallantry Medal were awarded posthumously because such was allowed by their Royal Warrants. The above medal statistics illustrates their tremendous courage, audacity, and esprit de corps, during the Two World Wars of the Twentieth Century, and may be surprising to members of the general public, yet it is certain, due to the lack of a coherent gallantry award system, that many acts remain unrecognised officially. www.gordonmumford.com /m-navy6a.htm   (1688 words)

Medals After the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) was superceded by the George Cross, the BEM continued to be awarded for gallantry (but of a degree less than that required to earn the George Medal). Instituted as the King's (or Queen's) Police Medal by Edward VII to recognize distinguished service and gallantry in the Police and Fire Services of the United Kingdom and the Empire. The civil division medal was not awarded to members of, or persons eligible for appointment to, any of the five levels of the Order of the British Empire. www.canadiansoldiers.com /medals/medals1.htm   (5139 words)

Imperial - It's an Honour Medals awarded to Australians included those of the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for military service and campaign and long service medals. This medal was instituted in 1974 to recognize those who perform exemplary acts of bravery whether as a civilian or as a member of the military where military awards for gallantry are not available. In 1933 steps were taken to better identify whether the medal had been given for gallantry or performance of duties with appropriate inscriptions added to the reverse of the medallion and a thin red line added to the centre of the medal ribbon when awarded for gallantry. www.itsanhonour.gov.au /about/imperial.html   (5139 words)

Worcestershire Regiment(29th/36th of Foot) Web site In 1922, the medal was divided into the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for GALLANTRY (known as the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM)) and the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service (BEM.). The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service was instituted by George V in 1917. The medal was intended for 'acts of courage and self-sacrifice or specially distinguished service' rendered during war. www.worcestershireregiment.com /wr.php?main=inc/a_bem   (5139 words)

ri2120.htm For the period 1940-1948 gallantry awards to civilians can be found in WO 373/66 to WO 373/70, and these include awards of the GC, George Medal (GM), Order of the British Empire (OBE), BEM, and the King’s/Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. George Cross (from 1940 for meritorious service, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal, and later the Edward Medal and Albert Medal) primarily for civilians but also for the military in certain circumstances, Medals instituted expressly to acknowledge gallantry by police officers: www.catalogue.nationalarchives.gov.uk /leaflets/ri2120.htm   (5139 words)

Imperial - It's an Honour Medals awarded to Australians included those of the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for military service and campaign and long service medals. This medal was instituted in 1974 to recognize those who perform exemplary acts of bravery whether as a civilian or as a member of the military where military awards for gallantry are not available. In 1933 steps were taken to better identify whether the medal had been given for gallantry or performance of duties with appropriate inscriptions added to the reverse of the medallion and a thin red line added to the centre of the medal ribbon when awarded for gallantry. www.itsanhonour.gov.au /about/imperial.html   (4997 words)

nzmedal.txt Distinguished Conduct Medal (24-25 July) Military Medal (16 August) Victoria Cross (24 August) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEY, Rewi (Canterbury 1897- China 1989) WWI: Military Medal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGE CROSS King George VI in 1940, superseding the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, and ranking second in precedence after the Victoria Cross. Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1929) Exchanged for a George Cross (1941). Award to civilians for acts of gallantry, and for servicemen in cases where military honours would not be appropriate. www.geocities.com /wlorac/nzmedal.txt   (399 words)

nzmedal.txt Distinguished Conduct Medal (24-25 July) Military Medal (16 August) Victoria Cross (24 August) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEY, Rewi (Canterbury 1897- China 1989) WWI: Military Medal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGE CROSS King George VI in 1940, superseding the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, and ranking second in precedence after the Victoria Cross. Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1929) Exchanged for a George Cross (1941). Award to civilians for acts of gallantry, and for servicemen in cases where military honours would not be appropriate. www.geocities.com /wlorac/nzmedal.txt   (399 words)

Imperial War Museum - Rediff Personal Homepages The Empire Gallantry Medal was abolished and surviving holders, together with those who had won it posthumously since the outbreak of war, had their medals exchanged for the George Cross. These awards included the Empire Gallantry Medal, the Albert Medals for Saving Life on Land and at Sea and the Edward Medals for Mines and Industry, but none matched the distinction of the Victoria Cross. Awards of the Albert and Edwards Medals continued, but by the early 1970's it was acknowledged that there was little public appreciation of their importance. members.rediff.com /GC/iwm.htm   (864 words)

nzmedal.txt Distinguished Conduct Medal (24-25 July) Military Medal (16 August) Victoria Cross (24 August) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEY, Rewi (Canterbury 1897- China 1989) WWI: Military Medal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGE CROSS King George VI in 1940, superseding the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, and ranking second in precedence after the Victoria Cross. Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1929) Exchanged for a George Cross (1941). WWI: Second Battalion, Otago Regiment, NZ - World War One: Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal Croix de Guerre (Belgian) Victoria Cross, July 1918 - near Rossignol Wood. www.geocities.com /wlorac/nzmedal.txt   (864 words)

Welcome to St Paul's Cathedral - Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire At one time the Order and Medal were used to acknowledge acts of gallantry (although since 1974 they have been awarded for meritorious service only) An emblem of oak leaves on the ribbon denoted that the award was made for gallantry. There is also the British Empire Medal (Military or Civil) which is affiliated to the Order, but since 1993 only Commonwealth countries have made recommendations for this award. The Order of the British Empire is by far the biggest Order of Chivalry, and was instituted in 1917 by King George V who wanted to acknowledge the services given to the country in all area of life. www.stpauls.co.uk /page.aspx?theLang=001lngdef&pointerid=27360MMHc8yfcp268sABbOl6La6FPQCw   (372 words)

George Cross (GC) Database - Highest civilian gallantry award At the time of its inception, 108 living recipients of the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) and the next-of-kin of 4 further recipients were eligible to exchange their EGMs for GCs. The silver cross, bearing an image of St George slaying the dragon and the words " FOR GALLANTRY ", was designed by Percy Metcalfe and is struck at the Royal Mint. In 1971 surviving holders of the Albert Medal (65) and the Edward Medal (68) were also eligible to exchange their decoration for the George Cross. www.gc-database.co.uk   (372 words)

British Empire Medal - Veterans Affairs Canada After 1957, when the medal was awarded or gallantry, a silver oak leaf emblem was worn on the ribbon to signify that the award was for gallantry and not for service. The medal was not awarded to members of, or persons eligible for appointment to, any of the five levels of the Order of the British Empire. The medal was awarded for meritorious service which warranted such a mark of royal appreciation. www.vac-acc.gc.ca /general/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group01/bem   (372 words)

Imperial - It's an Honour Medals awarded to Australians included those of the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for military service and campaign and long service medals. This medal was instituted in 1974 to recognize those who perform exemplary acts of bravery whether as a civilian or as a member of the military where military awards for gallantry are not available. In 1971 all living holders of the Albert Medal were deemed to be persons awarded the George Cross (regardless of level or location of incident) and the Albert Medals were requested to be returned to the British authorities, to be replaced by the insignia of the George Cross. www.itsanhonour.gov.au /about/imperial.html   (4997 words)

Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal In 1928 this medal was replaced by the British Empire Medal for both gallantry and meritorious service but was re-instated in 1977. Today this medal is awarded to senior petty officers of the Royal Navy and warrant officers and NCOs of the Royal Marines who already hold a long service medal and have completed 27 years service with three good conduct badges. In 1977 the ribbon was changed to that of the Army Meritorious Service Medal. www.bmcm.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /royalnavalmeritoriousservicemedal.htm   (163 words)

Original Artwork: John Harwood: Medals for Gallantry/George Cross This Cross has actually been awarded only one hundred and fifty two times since its inception, but George Crosses have also been exchanged for previously awarded Albert Medals, Edward Medals and Empire Gallantry Medals, honors which this Cross replaced. Thus, as a result of these exchanges, a total of three hundred and ninety-six names appear on the George Cross Roll of Honour, including that of the Mediterranean group of islands known as Malta, which received the Cross in 1942 in recognition of the gallantry of its citizens. The George Cross is most often granted to civilians for deeds of bravery during wartime, although technically it can also be bestowed on military personnel for acts for which military decorations are not usually awarded. www.windriverstudios.com /EB5TCZIA.htm   (388 words)

British Empire Medal - 1949184 Driver Leslie DALE BEM RE On the 21st June, 1945 the London Gazette published King George VI approval of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), awarded in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe. After 1957, when the medal was awarded or gallantry, a silver oak leaf emblem was worn on the ribbon to signify that the award was for gallantry and not for service. The qualification is service between 3rd September 1939 and 15th August 1945, being the period of active operations in the war. www.ardtechnology.com /bem   (1689 words)

medalsreasource In 1922, the award was reorganised into two divisions: The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry (EGM), and the Medal of the Order for Meritorious Service (BEM). With the need for a civilian gallantry award in WW2, the George Cross was created.It is considered to be on the same par as the VC, although it is awarded for bravery displayed not in the face of the enemy, unlike the VC. Its previous role as a gallantry award was adopted by the new Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. medalsreasource.homestead.com /index2.html   (1689 words)

Donald Fletcher The medal immediately replaced the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) and all recipients of the EGM (and relatives of those awarded posthumously since the outbreak of war) had their medals exchanged for the George Cross. Medals were engraved with the names of the recipients but, since the 1930's, the date of, and place of the action, were added. The Albert and Edward medals continued to be awarded until 1971 when surviving holders of those medals were invited to exchange them for the GC. www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~westat58/articles/donaldfletcher.htm   (1689 words)

Research guide U2: Maritime medals: Sources of information: NMM PORT Henderson, D V, Heroic endeavour: a complete register of the Albert, Edward and Empire gallantry medals and how they were won (Polstead: Hayward 1988) 355.134.22 Holds records of campaign medal awards before World War I; World War I medal records for the British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and stars. Holds records of service medals awarded to merchant seamen during the World Wars and the Korean War. www.port.nmm.ac.uk /research/u2.html   (977 words)

The George Cross To indicate those medals that were exchanged, the recipient's entry on the pages for the Empire Gallantry, Edward and the Albert Medals have had the initials ' The Albert and Edward medals continued to be awarded until 1971 when surviving holders of those medals were invited to exchange them for the GC. posthumously since the outbreak of war) had their medals exchanged for the George Cross. www.users.waitrose.com /~philipclifford/The_George_Cross.htm   (308 words)

Orders and decorations: History (British Empire and Commonwealth) As such it was the third ranking soldier's decoration for gallantry after the Victoria Cross and the DCM, and equivalent to the Military Cross awarded to commissioned officers. The medal was extended to women in Jun 1916. Instituted 25 Mar. 1916 and made retroactive to Aug. 1914, awarded to NCOs and men of the British Army, including the Royal Flying Corps, for individual or associated acts of bravery not of sufficient heroism to merit the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). www.regiments.org /biography/orddec-h.htm   (1403 words)

An Unknown Few. The Story of Those Holders of the George Cross, the Empire Gallantry Medal, and the Albert Medals Associated with New Zealand. - O'SHEA, PHILLIP P. The Story of Those Holders of the George Cross, the Empire Gallantry Medal, and the Albert Medals Associated with New Zealand. They offer full satisfaction and normal prices - no markups, no hidden costs, no overcharged shipping costs. antiqbook.com /boox/htf/on1017.shtml   (136 words)

British Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) - Veterans Affairs Canada The gallantry portion was cancelled on 07 September 1928 because the British Empire Medal now served this purpose. The medal was awarded to Warrant Officers and senior NCOs (Sergeant or above), who were discharged after 21 years service (18 if disabled), and had earned the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. British Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) - Veterans Affairs Canada www.vac-acc.gc.ca /youth/sub.cfm/collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group11/msm   (136 words)

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