Discover foreign servicemen recognised by the British government for their bravery and service during and immediately after the First World War. These records document Military Medals awarded to members of foreign armed forces between 1914 and 1920 and may reveal details of the recipients, their nationality, rank, and military service.
Discover foreign servicemen recognised by the British government for their bravery and service during and immediately after the First World War. These records document Military Medals awarded to members of foreign armed forces between 1914 and 1920 and may reveal details of the recipients, their nationality, rank, and military service.
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Name
Rank
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Publication
Publication Date
Event year
Section
Army
Medal type
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The Military Medal was instituted in March 1916 and awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks for acts of bravery in the field. Although primarily associated with British and Commonwealth forces, the decoration could also be conferred upon members of foreign armed forces who served alongside or supported British troops. These records highlight the contribution of Allied servicemen and the international cooperation that characterised the First World War.
Covering awards made between 1914 and 1920, the collection may reveal a recipient’s name, rank, unit or service, nationality and details relating to their award. Such information can help you trace an individual’s military career while providing evidence of the connections forged between British and foreign forces during the conflict. Awards continued to be recorded after the Armistice as wartime recommendations were processed and recognition for service was formally announced.