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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.
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 .
[2] [3] Adams also awarded the George Medal, and British Empire Medals to three other volunteer divers. 1965 Glen Patrick Hallahan: Detective Constable 1st Class, Queensland Police Force: For his part in the apprehension of a man armed with a rifle in Brisbane, who had threatened to kill two other officers. [14]
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.
A person's presence in these lists does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. List of recipients of the George Medal, 1940s; List of recipients of the George Medal, 1950s; List of recipients of the George Medal, 1960s–1980s; List of recipients of the George Medal, 1990s–2010s
Below is a list of dames commander of the Order of the British Empire from the order's creation in 1917 until the present day. Honorary dames commander of the Order of the British Empire can be found at Category:Honorary Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire .