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The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Instituted by Royal Warrant on 7 July 1874, the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) was awarded to non-commissioned officers and men of Britain and her Empire for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy at sea or in the air. The medal was the other ranks’ equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and was ranked between the British Army’s Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) […]
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The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) was instituted by Royal Warrant on 14 October 1914 and was awarded to members of the Royal Navy, up to and including Chief Petty Officer, and other services for acts of bravery at sea. The other ranks’ equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross, the DSM was awarded to approximately 4100 individuals during […]
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Instituted in June 1901 as an award for warrant officers and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy who had distinguished themselves on active service at sea, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) began life as the Conspicuous Service Cross but was renamed in October 1914 when eligibilty was widened to include all officers below the rank of lieutenant commander. Almost 2,000 were issued […]
Continue readingEncyclopedia of World War One
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH MILITARY FORCES IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR The British Army The Royal Navy The Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force The Mercantile Marine Theatres of War Battles and Engagements Uniform and Equipment Weapons British Campaign Medals Decorations and Gallantry Awards Service Records Casualties
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