Medals And Awards List

Distinguished Service Order

Awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

Awarded for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy in the air

Distinguished Flying Cross

Awarded for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.

Air Force Cross

Awarded for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying though not in active operations against the enemy

Distinguished Flying Medal

Awarded for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy

1939-1945 Star

The 1939-1945 Star was awarded to Air Force personnel after 60 days of service in an operational unit.

Bomber Command Clasp (2013)

The Bomber Command Clasp is awarded to aircrew of Bomber Command who served on a Bomber Command operational unit and flew at least one operational sortie between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. It is worn on the ribbon of the 1939–1945 Star and follows the design principles of the Battle of Britain Clasp.

Aircrew Europe Star

Awarded for operational flying from United Kingdom bases over Europe

France and Germany Star

Awarded to British and Commonwealth forces for operational service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, or Germany.

UK WW2 Defence Medal

Recognizes both military and specific civilian service in non-operational areas subject to threat or air attack during the Second World War.

War Medal 1939-1945

Awarded for 28 days operational or non-operational service between 1939 and 1945.

Australia Service Medal 1939-1945

The Australian Service Medal was instituted in 1949 to recognise Australian service during WWII.

Legion of Honour (2015)

In recognition of distinguished service in the liberation of France, and in gratitude to those who risked their lives defending liberty, the President of the French Republic appoints the recipient to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur.