DOCSLIB.ORG

HE NEW Zeatand GAZETTE [No. 56

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

1:':HE NEW ZEAtAND GAZETTE [No. 56 Or~ers,Decoration8, and Medals POLIOE MEDALS FOR VALUABLE SERVICES- King's Police and Fire Servi?e.s Medal f?r Distinguished Service. Department of Internal Affairs. Indian Pollce Medal for MerltlOus SerVIce. Wellington, 13th September, 1949. Oolonial Police Medal for Meritious Service. HE following, issued in a supplement to the London Gazette JUBILEE, OORONATION AND DURBAR MEDALS- T of the 4th July, 1949, is published for general information. Queen Victoria's Jubilee Medal, 1887 (Gold, Silver and Bronze). W. E. PARRY, Minister of Internal Affair•. Queen Victoria's Police Jubilee Medal, 1887. Queen Victoria's Jubilee JlIIedal, 1897 (Gold, Silver and Bronze). CENTRAL CHANOERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD Queen Victoria's Police Jubilee Medal, 1897. Queen Victoria's Oommemoration Medal, 1900 (Ireland). St. Jame8's Palace, S.W.1. Kin" Edward VII's Ooronation Medal, 1902. 12th July, 1949. King Edward VII's Police Ooronation Medal, 1902 .. THE following list shows the order in which Orders, Decorations and King Edward VII's Durbar JlIIcdal, 1903 (Gold, S,iver and Medals should be worn, and is to be substituted for the list dated Bronze). ' 11 th February, 1947. It in no way affects the precedence conferred King Edward VII's Police ~Iedal, 1903 (Scotland). by the Statutes of certain Orders upon the Members thereof. King's Visit Oommemoration l'vIedal, 1903 (Ireland). VICTORIA OROSS. King 'George V's Ooronation Medal, 1911. GEORGE OROSS. King George V's Police Ooronation Medal, 1911. BRI1'ISH ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD, ETO.­ King's Visit Police Commemoration Medal, 1911 (Ireland). Order of the Garter.* King George V's Durbar Medal, 1911 (Gold, USilver and Bronze). Order of the Thistle. * King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935. Order of St. Patrick. * King George VI's Ooronation .Medal, 1937. Order of the Bath. King George V's Long and Faithful Service Medal. Order of Meritt (immediately after Knights Grand Oross of the King George VI's Long and Faithful Service Medal. Order of the Batb). EFFICIENCY AND LONG SERVICE DEOORAl'IONS AND JlIlEDAI,S- Order of the Star of India. Long Se~vice and Good Conduct Medal. ,; Order of St. Michitel and St. George. Naval Long Service and Good Oonduct Medal. Order of the Indian Empire. ]'vIedal for Meritorious Service. Order of the Crown of India.t Indian Long Service and Good Oonduct :Medal (foi· Europeans ;' Royal Victorian 'Order (Cla.llses I, II and III). of Indian Army). ;,Order of the British Empire (Classes.I; IT and fIL) Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Order ofthe Companions of Honourt (immediately after Knights Army). and Dames Grand Oross ofthe Order ofthe British Empire). Royal Marine Meritorious Service Medal. Distinguished Service Order. Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. Royal Victorian Order (Class IV). Hoyal Air Force Long Service and Good Oonduct Medal. Order of the British Empire (Olass IV). Indian Long Service and Good Oonduct Medal (for Indian Imperial Service Order. Army). Royal Victorian Order (Olass V). Royal West African Frontier Force Long Service and Good Order of the British Empire (Olass V). Oonduct Medal. NOTE.-The above applies to those Orders of similar grades. King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. When the miniature or riband of a higher grade of a junior Order is Indian Meritorious Service JlIIedal (for Indian Army). worn with that of a lower grade of a senior Order, the higher grade African Police Medal for Meritorious Service. miniature or riband should come first, e.g., the miniature or riband Royal Oanadian Mounted Police Long Service }Iedal. of a K.O.I.E. will come before a O.B., and a G.O.M.H. before a Oolonial Police and Fire Brigades' Long Service Medal. K.O.B. Not more than four Stars of Orders and not more than Volunteer Oflicers' Decoration. three· neck· Badges may be worn at anyone time.in Full Dress Volunteer Long Service Medal. Unifonn. The ribands of Orders, when the riband alone is worn, Volunteer Officers' Decoration (for India and the Oolonies) . • will be of the width of the ribands of the Membership of the Order. Volunteer Long Service Medal (for India and the Oolonies). If there is no Membership Olass the riband will be of the width Oolonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration. of the riband of the Oompanionship of the Order. Oolonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. Medal for Good Shooting (Naval). BARONET'S BADGE. (The Badge is worn suspended round the neck Militia Long Service Medal. by the riband in the same manner as the neck badge of an Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal. Order and takes precedence immediately after the Badge of Territorial Decoration. the Order of Merit. It is not worn in miniature and the riband Efficiency Decoration. is not worn with Undress Uniform.) Territorial Efficiency Medal. KNIGHTS BACHELOR'S BADGE. (The Badge is worn after the Star Efficiency j\'[edal. of a Knight Oommander of the Order of the British Empire. Special Reserve Long Service and Good Oonduct Medal. It is not worn in miniature and is not worn with Undress Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve. Uniform.) Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Indian Order of Merit (Military)§. Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Oonduct Thfedal. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Sel'Vice and Good Oonduct DEOORATIONS- Medal. Royal Red Oross (Olass I). Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Distinguished Service Cross. Good Oonduct Medal. Military Oross. Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Distinguished Flying Oross. Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve Long Service and Air Force Oross. Good Oonduct Medal. Royal Red Oross (Class II). Air Efficiency Award. Order of British India. King's Medal (for Champion Shots in the Thfilitary Forces). Kaisar-i-Hind Medal. Rocket Apparatus Volunteer Long Service Medal.§§ Order of St. John. Special Oonstabulary Medal. Albert Medal. MEDALS FOR GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED CONDU('JT­ >1= These Orders are not worn in miniature and the ribands of the Orders Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, in Gold. are not worn with Undress Uniform. Distinguished Oonduct Medal. t These Orders are not worn in miniature, but are worn round the neck on all occasionS except with Service Dress and Certain Orders of Undress Oonspicuous Gallantry Medal. Uniform. George Medal. t This Order in not worn in miniature. King's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Gallantry. § The Indian Order of lI'Ierit (Military and Civil) is distinct from the Ordor of Merit instituted in 1902. Edward Medal. II The official Medal awarded previousJy on the recommendation of the Board Royal West Mrican Frontier Force Distinguished Oonduct of Trade, Minister of Shipping or Minister of War Transport and now on the Medal. recommendation of the Minister of Transport. ~ The Indian Order of Merit (Military and Oivil) is distinct from the Order King's Mrican Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal. of Merit instituted in 1902. Indian Distinguished Service Medal. ** Formerly the Medal of the Order of the British .Empire for Meritorious Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, in Silver. Service; also includes the Medal of the Order awarded before 29th December, 1922. Distinguished Service Medal. t't Campaign Stars and Medals awarded for service during tho First ,V\Torld Military Medal. V\Tar, 1914-1919, should be worn in the following order: 1914 'Star, 1914-1915 Distinguished Flying Medal. Star, :British War Medal, Mercantile Marine "Tar :Medal, Victory Medal, Territorial Force War Medal, India General Seniee Medal (1908) (for operations Air Force Medal. in Afghanistan, 1919). Campaign Stars and Medals awarded for service in the Oonstabulary l\ledal (Ireland). Second World War, 1939-1945, should be worn in the following order: JlIledal for Saving Lifo at Sea. II 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Volunteer Indian Order of Merit (Oivil).~ Service Medal of Canada, ,,""ar Medal 1939-1945, Africa Service Medal of the Indian Police Medal for Gallantry. Union of South Africa, India Service Medal, New Zealand War Service 3'Iedal, Oolonial Police Medal for Gallantry. Southern Rhodesia Service Medal. The Order of wearing of the India General Service Medal (1908), N'aval British Empire Medal.** Gf>,ueral Service Medal (1915), General Service Medal (Army and Royal Air .Force) Canada Medal. (1918) and India General liervice Medal (1936) will vary, and will depend upon the dates of campaigns in which the reCipient has participated. WAR MEDALS (in order of date of campaign for which awarded).tt ~t King George V's Durbar Medal, 1911, in G«Ild, can be worn in tbe United POLAR MEDALS (in order of date). King§~°TI,eb~:Ct,;in'tr~~lffo~f s~~~l~e o~h a Rocket Life-Saving Apparatus Royal Victorian Medal (Gold, Silver and Bronze). Company or Brigade, awarded previously on the recommendation of tile Board Imperial Service Medal. ~ 1h~d~~c~~~:~~~nO~i~t~P~is~r ~~~~B~ri;ar Transport, and now .
Recommended publications
  • The London Gazette of FRIDAY, the 30^ of OCTOBER, 1942 Ptiblfe^To by /Tatyority

    The London Gazette of FRIDAY, the 30^ of OCTOBER, 1942 Ptiblfe^To by /Tatyority

    ftumb. 35769 4761 THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette Of FRIDAY, the 30^ of OCTOBER, 1942 ptiblfe^to by /tatyority Registered as a newspaper TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER, 1942 CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD. OF KNIGHTHOOD. St. James's Palace, S.W.I. St. James's Palace, S.W.I. yd November, 1942. yd November, 1942. The KING has been graciously pleased to The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire approve the award of the GEORGE CROSS Medal (Military Division) to: for great gallantry and undaunted devotion to Leading Seaman George William Jackson, duty to: P/JX.i3i385. Lieutenant John Stuart Mould, G.M., Able Seaman John Henry Martin, P/JX. R.A.N.V.R. 147610. For bravery and devotion to duty. Sick Berth Attendant Ronald Stanley Thomas CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS Price, D/MX.69242. OF KNIGHTHOOD. For bravery in saving the life of three of his shipmates. St. James's Palace, S.W.I. yd November, 1942. Stoker Petty Officer Thomas Maloney, D/K. 64146. The KING has been graciously pleased to Engine Room Artificer F. Calvert, 8.476, give orders for the following appointment to R.A.N. the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Stoker First Class Harry Grundy, D/KX. for resource and endurance in the Far East: 115288. Assistant Cook Gaunson Taylor, N.Z. 3093. To be an Additional Officer of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: For bravery and endurance in the Far East.
  • Thirteenth Session, Commencing at 2.30Pm ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS

    Thirteenth Session, Commencing at 2.30Pm ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS

    4217 Thirteenth Session, Commencing at 2.30pm Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899. Tpr E.C.Gittoes. Imp Bshmn Contg. Impressed. Very fine. $50 Lots 4001-4211 See Catalogue78c - The J.J.Atkinson Collection ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS (Commencing approximately 3.30pm) BRITISH SINGLES 4212 Order of the British Empire, breast badges, (civil) 1st type & (military) 2nd type M.B.E. in Garrard & Co. Ltd cases of issue. Extremely fine. (2) $200 4218* British North Borneo Company’s Medal, 1899-1900 - one 4213 bar - Tambunan. Unnamed. Uncirculated. Imperial Service Order (GVR). John T.Haines. Engraved. $300 Extremely fine. $270 4219 1914-15 Star. 229583 W.H.Jones L.S.R.N. Victory Medal 4214 1914-19. J.S.Gregory A.B. M.F.A. Victory Medal 1914- Baltic Medal 1854-1855. Name erased. Good. 19. SS.2848 A.Bruce L.S. R.N. All medals impressed. $100 Good - fine. (3) 4215 $100 Khedives Star 1884. Very fine. 4220 $100 British War Medal 1914-18. 205660 Pte E.Horswood Linc.R. Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18. Arthur E.Youden. Victory Medal 1914-19. G.S-74024 A.Sjt H.V.Janau R.Fus. All medals impressed, second medal officially renamed. Fine - very fine. (3) $100 4221 1914-15 Star. MS-4374 Pte H.Daniels A.S.C. 1914-15 Star. MS-115956 Pte A.Brand A.S.C. British War Medal 1914-18. 24729 Pte W.L.Smith R.Scots. Efficiency Medal - Territorial (GVIR). 916634 Gnr A.Fairclough R.A. United Nations Korea Medal. First four medals impressed, last medal unnamed.
  • 1 the Crown and Honours

    1 the Crown and Honours

    The Crown and Honours: Getting it Right Christopher McCreery I N T R O D U C T I O N In the words of that early scholar of Commonwealth autonomy, Sir Arthur Berridale Keith, “The Crown is the fount of all honour.”i The role of the Crown as the fount of all official honours in Canada is a precept that is as old and constant as is the place of the Crown in our constitutional structure. Since the days of King Louis XIV residents of Canada have been honoured by the Crown for their services with a variety of orders, decorations and medals. The position of the Crown in the modern Canadian honours system is something that is firmly entrenched, despite consistent attempts to marginalize it in recent years. Indeed honours are not something separate from the Crown, they are an integral element of the Crown. A part that affords individuals with official recognition for what are deemed as good works, or in the modern context, exemplary citizenship. Just last year we witnessed the Queen’s direct involvement in the honours system when she appointed Jean Chrétien as a member of the Order of Merit. While many commentators and officials in Canada seemed confused as to just what this honour is – the highest civil honour for service – people did realize how significant it was, in large part because it came not from a committee or politician, but directly from the Sovereign. With this paper I will delve into the central role the Crown and Sovereign play in the creation of honours and I will also explore the areas where attention and reform are required in the Canadian honours system.
  • City Coins Post Al Medal Auction No. 68 2017

    City Coins Post Al Medal Auction No. 68 2017

    Complete visual CITY COINS CITY CITY COINS POSTAL MEDAL AUCTION NO. 68 MEDAL POSTAL POSTAL Medal AUCTION 2017 68 POSTAL MEDAL AUCTION 68 CLOSING DATE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 17.00 hrs. (S.A.) GROUND FLOOR TULBAGH CENTRE RYK TULBAGH SQUARE FORESHORE CAPE TOWN, 8001 SOUTH AFRICA P.O. BOX 156 SEA POINT, 8060 CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA TEL: +27 21 425 2639 FAX: +27 21 425 3939 [email protected] • www.citycoins.com CATALOGUE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ON OUR WEBSITE INDEX PAGES PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2 – 3 THE FIRST BOER WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1880-1881 4 – 9 by ROBERT MITCHELL........................................................................................................................ ALPHABETICAL SURNAME INDEX ................................................................................ 114 PRICES REALISED – POSTAL MEDAL AUCTION 67 .................................................... 121 . BIDDING GUIDELINES REVISED ........................................................................................ 124 CONDITIONS OF SALE REVISED ........................................................................................ 125 SECTION I LOTS THE FIRST BOER WAR OF INDEPENDENCE; MEDALS ............................................. 1 – 9 SOUTHERN AFRICAN VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MEDALS ........................................ 10 – 18 THE ANGLO BOER WAR 1899-1902: – QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDALS .............................................................................
  • British Commemorative Medals

    British Commemorative Medals

    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS Gold Medals 2074 Victoria, Golden Jubilee 1887, Official Gold Medal, by L C Wyon, after Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm and (reverse), Sir Frederick Leighton, crowned and veiled bust left, rev the Queen enthroned with figures of the arts and industry around her, 58mm, 89.86g, in red leather case of issue (BHM 3219). Extremely fine, damage to clasp of case. £900-1100 944 specimens struck, selling at 13 Guineas each 2075 Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1887, Official Gold Medal, by G W
  • Of Saxony's Decorations and Medals, Perhaps the Most Important

    Of Saxony's Decorations and Medals, Perhaps the Most Important

    This book is the third volume in his series on the aviation awards of Imperial Germany during World War I, and like the two previous volumes (Bavaria and Prussia) is superb in all respects. Volume III explores the awards of the Kingdom of Saxony, a region that had long been embroiled in conflict and turmoil, and whose capital city (Dresden) was to become the site of the most fearsome bombing raids of World War I1. Of Saxony’s decorations and medals, perhaps the most important was the Military Order of St. Henry, which was founded on October 7, 1736 by Augustus III, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. It predates many of the other pre- eminent German orders, including Prussia’s Pour le Merite (1740) and Bavaria’s Military Order of max Joseph (1797). It was originally instituted in one class for award to officers of the Royal saxon Army, but was later enlarged to three classes in 1768 (Grand Cross, Commander, and Knight). The Commander grade was divided into a First and Second class in 1829. During the First World War 2,717 awards of the order were made, of which 107 went to aviators. The lion’s share of O’Connor’s book is the chapter that discusses this order, which provides a wealth of information on the order itself and includes the citations of all 107 aviation recipients. Like the book as a whole, this chapter is liberally illustrated with photos of the recipients, their awards,and their aircraft. The other principal Saxon awards are also covered.
  • INDIAN VOICES of the GREAT WAR Also by David Omissi

    INDIAN VOICES of the GREAT WAR Also by David Omissi

    INDIAN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR Also by David Omissi THE SEPOY AND THE RAJ: The Indian Army, 1860-1940 Indian Voices of the Great War Soldiers' Letters, 1914-18 Selected and Introduced by David Omissi Department of History alld Centre for Illdiall Studies Ulliversity of Hull First published in Great Britain 1999 by MACMILLAN PRESS LTD Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS and London Companies and representatives throughout the world A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 978-0-333-75145-9 ISBN 978-1-349-27283-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-349-27283-9 First published in the United States of America 1999 by ST. MARTIN'S PRESS, INC., Scholarly and Reference Division, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. IOOIO ISBN 978-0-312-22061-7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Indian voices of the Great War: soldiers' letters, 1914-18/ selected and introduced by David Omissi. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-312-22061-7 (cloth) I. World War, 1914-1918-Campaigns-France. 2. Soldiers-India­ -Correspondence. 3. World War, 1914-1918-Personal narratives, Indian. 4. India. Army-Biography. 5. India. Army-History­ -World War, 1914-1918. I. Omissi, David E., 1960- . D549.153153 1999 940.4'8 154-dc21 98-42208 CIP Selection and Introduction © David Omissi 1999 Letters © Crown copyright 1999 All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No paragraph of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission or in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London WIP 9HE.
  • The 1914-15 Star the British War Medal, 1914-18

    The 1914-15 Star the British War Medal, 1914-18

    The text is copied from http://www.greatwar.co.uk/medals/ww1-campaign-medals.htm The 1914-15 Star Established in December 1918. Also known as 'Pip'. This bronze medal was authorized in 1918. It is very similar to the 1914 Star but it was issued to a much wider range of recipients. Broadly speaking it was awarded to all who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Similarly, those who received the Africa General Service Medal or the Sudan 1910 Medal were not eligible for the award. Like the 1914 Star, the 1914-15 Star was not awarded alone. The recipient had to have received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. An estimated 2.4 million of these medals were issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 Established on 26th July 1919. Also known as 'Squeak'. The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920. Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. Around 110,000 of a bronze version were issued mainly to Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps.
  • Indian Order of Merit

    Indian Order of Merit

    INDIAN ORDER OF MERIT HISTORICAL RECORDS 1837 - 1947 VOLUME ONE 1837 - 1860 CLIFF PARRETT AND RANA CHHINA TOM DONOVAN EDITIONS The definitive historical record of the Indian Order of Merit and its recipients, many with full details of the gallant deeds for which their decorations were awarded. More than a book about a medal – a detailed history of the campaigns fought by Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army, deeply researched, much from original primary sources and records in Delhi and London. The I.O.M. is the oldest decoration granted exclusively for bravery in the British Empire and it was perceived, at least until 1912, as the Indian soldier’s equivalent of the Victoria Cross. This work will encompass the original conception of the Order, its establishment in 1837, and the manner in which it was awarded throughout the 110 years of its existence. Details of all known awards are provided within a narrative that places them in their historical context. Hitherto it has been difficult to get a reasonable perspective on the services of Indian regiments during a period when despatches and narratives were biased towards extolling the services of British troops. A different and enlightening approach has been taken over previously well trodden ground, resulting in a contextual narrative of particular interest for students of Indian Army campaigning. In cases where there was a surfeit of reports on the gallant deeds of a particular soldier, perhaps for a relatively obscure action, as much as possible of this has been retained. Rewards for gallantry in the most important actions, such as those at Delhi and Lucknow, were often granted on the basis of ‘general citations.’ In order to address the consequent absence of personal information, services of the decorated soldiers’ regiments have been recounted in detail.
  • Government Gazette

    Government Gazette

    Government Gazette REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Vol. 457 Pretoria 25 July 2003 No. 25213 AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure STAATSKOERANT, 25 JULIE 2003 No. 25213 3 PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT BY THE PRESIDENT OFTHE REPUBLIC OFSOUTH AFRICA FOR THE DISCONTINUATION OF TBE CONFERMENT OF CERTAIN HONOURSAND THE INSTITUTION OF NEW HONOURS TO OFFICERSAND OTHER RANKS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE To all to whom these presents shall come, GREETING Whereas QueenElizabeth 11, acting in Her Government of the Union of SouthAfrica, and my predecessors, the several former Presidents of the Republic of South Africaby didRoyal Warrant and by Presidential Warrants at various times institute, constitute and create decorations and medals, mentioned in the attached schedule, which decorations and medals were intended to recognise bravery, leadership, merit, devotion, operational service, andlong service and good conduct or any other acts, for award to Officers and Other Ranksof the South African National Defence Forceand its predecessors and of the Auxiliary Services of the South African National Defence Force and their predecessors, or of any Armed Forces attached to or serving with or rendering any service to the South African National Defence Forceand its predecessors. And whereas by various MerPresidential Warrants the several Warrants, Rules and Regulations governing the awards of the aforesaid decorations and medals were altered and amendedat various times subsequent to their institution; And whereas I desire that the conferment of
  • Last Post Indian War Memorials Around the World

    Last Post Indian War Memorials Around the World

    Last Post Indian War Memorials Around the World Introduction • 1 Rana Chhina Last Post Indian War Memorials Around the World i Capt Suresh Sharma Last Post Indian War Memorials Around the World Rana T.S. Chhina Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research United Service Institution of India 2014 First published 2014 © United Service Institution of India All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without prior permission of the author / publisher. ISBN 978-81-902097-9-3 Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research United Service Institution of India Rao Tula Ram Marg, Post Bag No. 8, Vasant Vihar PO New Delhi 110057, India. email: [email protected] www.usiofindia.org Printed by Aegean Offset Printers, Gr. Noida, India. Capt Suresh Sharma Contents Foreword ix Introduction 1 Section I The Two World Wars 15 Memorials around the World 47 Section II The Wars since Independence 129 Memorials in India 161 Acknowledgements 206 Appendix A Indian War Dead WW-I & II: Details by CWGC Memorial 208 Appendix B CWGC Commitment Summary by Country 230 The Gift of India Is there ought you need that my hands hold? Rich gifts of raiment or grain or gold? Lo! I have flung to the East and the West Priceless treasures torn from my breast, and yielded the sons of my stricken womb to the drum-beats of duty, the sabers of doom. Gathered like pearls in their alien graves Silent they sleep by the Persian waves, scattered like shells on Egyptian sands, they lie with pale brows and brave, broken hands, strewn like blossoms mowed down by chance on the blood-brown meadows of Flanders and France.
  • Orders Decorations and Medals

    Orders Decorations and Medals

    Chap 7 ORDERS DECORATIONS AND MEDALS CHAPTER 7 ORDERS DECORATIONS AND MEDALS J237. General. Sponsor: ACOS Pers Pol (1) The Sovereign's awards to members of the Forces fall under four broad headings: (a) Awards for: (i) Gallantry and distinguished service in operational areas. (ii) Acts of gallantry not in the face of the enemy. (b) Awards for inclusion in either the New Year Honours List or the Sovereign's Birthday Honours List. (c) Medals for meritorious service or for long service and good conduct. (d) War medals for service in a specified operation or operational area. (2) In addition, Mentions-in-Despatches, Queen's Commendations for Bravery, Queen's Commendations for Bravery in the Air and Queen's Commendations for Valuable Service may be awarded. (3) Awards granted by certain civilian societies are officially recognised and may be worn in uniform. (4) Persons recommended for awards other than those mentioned in para J238(8) must be known to be alive at the time the recommendation is forwarded to PMA SPACE(AS). J238. Gallantry Awards and Operational Awards. Sponsor: ACOS Pers Pol (1) The following awards may be recommended for gallantry and distinguished service in an operational area: * Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire * Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Member of the Order of the British Empire * Royal Red Cross (Class I) * Distinguished Service Cross * Military Cross * Distinguished Flying Cross Royal Red Cross (Class II) * Distinguished Conduct Medal * Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Naval) * Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) * Distinguished Service Medal * Military Medal * Distinguished Flying Medal * British Empire Medal Mention-in-Despatches Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.