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For example, the British Empire Medal temporarily ceased to be awarded in the UK in 1993, as was the companion level award of the Imperial Service Order (although its medal is still used). The British Empire Medal was revived, however, in 2012 with 293 BEMs awarded for the 2012 Birthday Honours, and has continued to be awarded in some other ...
Medal for Meritorious Service (Royal Navy 1918-1928) Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Europeans) Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans) Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal (1849-1947) Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (1918-1928) Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
British campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied forces and civilians participating in specified military campaigns. Examples include the Defence Medal , for homeland defence in World War II, and the Atlantic Star for World War II sea service in the Atlantic.
From 14 January 1958, any individual made a member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry (in the grades of Commander, Officer, Member), or awarded the British Empire Medal for gallantry, could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. [57] Medal bar
Citizens of a country which was a full part of the British Empire or Commonwealth when they received the honour (i.e. who were British subjects at the time), were substantive knights or dames, not honorary. The knighthood does not become honorary, and the person may choose to use his or her title(s), after their country becomes a republic.
Below is set out a selection of recipients of the award, between 1960 and 1989. A person's presence in this list does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. Where a recipient has received a second George Medal, a picture of the ribbon bearing the bar symbol is shown.
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Pages in category "Recipients of the British Empire Medal" The following 194 pages are in this category, out of 194 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .