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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 ...
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
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
King George V Coronation Medal; King George V Police Coronation Medal; King George V Silver Jubilee Medal; King George VI Coronation Medal; King's Ambulance Service Medal; King's Fire Service Medal; King's Gallantry Medal; King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom; King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom; King's Police Medal
Pages in category "Recipients of the British Empire Medal" The following 190 pages are in this category, out of 190 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Eunice Murray (1878–1960) – suffragist, and only Scottish woman who stood for election when UK elections were opened to women in 1918 Flora Murray (1869–1923) – medical pioneer and activist Frances Murray (1843–1919) – a suffragist raised in Scotland, an advocate of women's education, a lecturer in Scottish music and a writer
The first organised movement for British women's suffrage was the Langham Place Circle of the 1850s, led by Barbara Bodichon (née Leigh-Smith) and Bessie Rayner Parkes. They also campaigned for improved female rights in the law, employment, education, and marriage.