MEDALS AWARDED IN WWI

British Commonwealth Gallantry, Meritorious and
Distinguished Service Awards
- The Military Cross -

About this award
The Military Cross (MC) was instituted in 1918. It is awarded to junior officers and senior non commissioned officers of the Army for courage and devotion to duty on active service.

Lists of New Zealand military personnel awarded the Military Cross for service during the Second World War can be found in James Sutherland's book Gallantry Awards to New Zealanders in World War Two, 1989 (pp.41-56 and 182).

Royal Warrant
Many British awards have a considerable history and the Royal Warrants which instituted them have been subject to significant amendment during their currency. More information on the Royal Warrants and criteria for the British Gallantry, Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards can be found in the publications listed in the Bibliography. A publication titled ‘British Gallantry Awards' by P.E. Abbott and J.M.E. Tamplin is particularly recommended.

Regulations
Most Gallantry, Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards do not have separate Regulations. Instructions for their administration are usually included in the Royal Warrant.

Clasps and Bars
Bars are awarded for subsequent courageous acts.