Topic collection
7 articles
British Gallantry Awards of the Iraq War (2003–2010) Between 2003 and 2010, the British Armed Forces were engaged in operations in Iraq, resulting in numerous acts of bravery and distingu...
Read British Gallantry Awards of the Iraq War (2003–2010)Distinguished Flying Cross The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a prestigious third-level military decoration awarded for exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy...
Read Distinguished Flying Cross: History, Eligibility, and SignificanceMilitary Cross The Military Cross (MC) is a prestigious third-level military decoration awarded to members of the British Armed Forces. It is granted in recognition of an act or acts of e...
Read Military Cross: History and Significance of the British Gallantry AwardDeputy Lieutenants: Roles and Responsibilities in the United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is a Crown appointment serving as one of several deputies to the lord-lieut...
Read Deputy Lieutenants: Roles and Responsibilities in the United KingdomNew Year Honours: Tradition and History of the British Honours System Every January 1st, the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth realms celebrate the start of the year by recognizing ...
Read New Year Honours: Tradition and History of the British Honours SystemMention in Dispatches: Military Recognition of Gallantry and Merit To be mentioned in dispatches (often abbreviated as MiD) is a prestigious military honor. It occurs when a service membe...
Read Mention in Dispatches: Military Recognition of Gallantry and MeritMention in Dispatches: Military Recognition of Gallantry and Merit To be mentioned in dispatches (or despatches) is a prestigious military honor. It occurs when a member of the armed forc...
Read Mention in Dispatches: Military Recognition of Gallantry and Merit