Post by GOVBAFMIL on Feb 4, 2018 23:59:21 GMT
MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS (MPR)
Military Awards' Recipients
Victoria Cross (VC)
The Victoria Cross is the premier operational gallantry award given for ‘most conspicuous' bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. All service members of the British Armed Forces are eligible to receive this military award. Only members the Chief of General Staff (CGS) and the Assistant Chief of General Staff (ACGS) can distribute this military award. The Victoria Cross should be displayed in the recipients motto by using alt + 0187 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: ».
VC Recipients
VC Recipients
George Cross (GC)
The George Cross is the premier award given for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. This is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. All members of the Executive Committee to the Army Board (ECAB), irrespective of rank, are eligible to receive this military award. Only members of the Higher Command (HICOM) can distribute this military award. The George Cross should be displayed in the recipients motto by using alt + 0186 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: º.
GC Recipients
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
The Distinguished Service Order is an operational gallantry award given for highly successful command and leadership during active operations. Duty of performance must be exceptional; above what is normally expected of service members. All service members of the British Armed Forces, within the Commissioned Officer's rank group, are eligible to receive this military award. Only members of the Higher Command (HICOM) can distribute this military award. The Distinguished Service Order should be displayed in the recipients motto by using alt + 0131 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: ƒ.
DSO Recipients
DSO Recipients
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is an operational gallantry award given in recognition of an act (or acts) of conspicuous gallantry during active operations. All service members of the British Armed Forces, within the Warrant Officer's rank group, are eligible to receive this military award. Only members of the Higher Command (HICOM) can distribute this military award. The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross should be displayed in the recipients motto by using alt + 0174 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: ®.
CGC Recipients
CGC Recipients
Military Cross (MC)
The Military Cross is an operational gallantry award given in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations. Recipients of this award have distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement. All service members of the British Armed Forces, within the Non-Commissioned Officer's rank group, are eligible to receive this military award. Only members of the Higher Command (HICOM) can distribute this military award. The Military Cross should be displayed in the recipients medal by using alt + 0169 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: ©.
MC Recipients
MC Recipients
The British Empire Medal (formally British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service) is a British medal awarded for meritorious military service within an Armed Forces Department, worthy of recognition. ll service members of the British Armed Forces are eligible to receive this military award. Only members of the Executive Committee to the Army Board (ECAB), with permission from the Higher Command (HICOM), can distribute this military award. The British Empire Medal should be displayed in the recipients medal by using alt + 0171 or by copying the following symbol into your motto: «.
BEM Recipients
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BEM Recipients
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AMC:
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