Difference between revisions of "Mentioned in Despatches"
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| − | During WW1, | + | During WW1, the Commanding General of the British & Commonwealth Forces periodically reported on the progress of the War. |
While the despatch was addressed to the King and Parliament, it was also published in the London Gazette. Relevant sections were later published in the Commonwealth Gazette in Australia. | While the despatch was addressed to the King and Parliament, it was also published in the London Gazette. Relevant sections were later published in the Commonwealth Gazette in Australia. | ||
| − | Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in | + | Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches, but do not receive a medal for their action, are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration. |
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| + | For 1914–1918 and up to 10 August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oak leaves in bronze that was worn on the Victory Medal.<ref>Duckers, Peter (2010) "British Gallantry Awards 1855 – 2000." Oxford: Shire Publications. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-7478-0516-8.</ref> | ||
This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. | This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The decoration consisted of a | + | The decoration consisted of a spray of bronze oak leaves which was placed on the ribbon of the Victory Medal.. |
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Contents
Eligibility
During WW1, the Commanding General of the British & Commonwealth Forces periodically reported on the progress of the War.
While the despatch was addressed to the King and Parliament, it was also published in the London Gazette. Relevant sections were later published in the Commonwealth Gazette in Australia.
Soldiers of the British Empire or the Commonwealth of Nations who are mentioned in despatches, but do not receive a medal for their action, are nonetheless entitled to receive a certificate and wear a decoration.
For 1914–1918 and up to 10 August 1920, the decoration consisted of a spray of oak leaves in bronze that was worn on the Victory Medal.[1]
This decoration was only established in 1919, but it had retroactive effect.
Description
The decoration consisted of a spray of bronze oak leaves which was placed on the ribbon of the Victory Medal..
==Awarded to:
Those who came to the district after WW1
Notes
- ↑ Duckers, Peter (2010) "British Gallantry Awards 1855 – 2000." Oxford: Shire Publications. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-7478-0516-8.