What medals can you get in the Royal Marines?
Decorations, Gallantry and Distinguished Conduct medals
- The Victoria Cross.
- The George Cross.
- The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
- The Distinguished Service Cross.
- The Military Cross.
- The Distinguished Flying Cross.
- The Air Force Cross.
- The Royal Red Cross (Class 2) front and back.
How do you identify medals?
A clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. Look closely at the outside edge or the back of your medal. If it is the original medal it will generally have some identifying information inscribed – their name, rank or service number.
What is the most prestigious British military medal for bravery?
The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour “in the presence of the enemy” to members of the British Armed Forces. It may be awarded posthumously.
How can you find out what medals A veteran was awarded?
Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.
How do I trace military medals?
Information on the available Medal Rolls can be found in the Collections List, available on the website: (www.forces-war-records.co.uk/collections). Like all our collections, these will automatically be brought up in any relevant name search.
Do you salute a VC winner?
There is no official requirement that appears in the official Warrant of the VC, nor in Queen’s Regulations and Orders, but tradition dictates that this occurs and as such the Chiefs of Staff will salute a Private awarded a VC or GC. The Victoria Cross was at first worn as the recipient fancied.
How do I find my Marine service records?
You can request your military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
- Hire an independent researcher.