Each recipient is detailed and all of the published citations are included, with explanatory notes, personal recollections of many of the recipients and the details of their other awards and medals. The queens gallantry medal, awarded for exemplary acts of gallantry to civilians members of armed forces can be eligible if not in face of the enemy instituted on the 20th of june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire gallantry,british empire medal gallantry and colonial police medal gallantry. The queens gallantry medal was instituted on the 20 june 1974 to replace the british empire medal and other awards within the order of the british empire such as the mbe and obe with oak leaves. Andrew foster was killed while protecting his wife from a rockfall in the united states in september 2017 and luke anthony ridley rescued the occupant of a burning car in november 2018. The queen s gallantry medal was instituted in june 1974 and replaced awards for gallantry in the most excellent order of the british empire. The addendum is a pdf in the same format as the book and it can be downloaded free from the book. For exemplary bravery, the queens gallantry medal, nick.
For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by nick metcalfe mbe, qgm. The working life of a bodyguard for the saudis and the unusual experiences he faced. The queen s gallantry medal qgm was instituted in 1974 to replace the british empire medal for gallantry. The 31yearold intervened with other members of the. Jane was awarded the queens gallantry medal for her work.
It was primarily awarded to civilians for exemplary acts of bravery, however, it was also awarded to military personnel where a military decoration was not considered appropriate. Dec 12, 20 the names of the individuals who have received the george medal, the queen s gallantry medal and the queen s commendation for bravery. You can find more information on a specific medal or award by clicking on its link below. Jane freeman from herefordshire and her mother joan both served in the intelligence corps they may be the first mother and daughter to have done so. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal new. Also able to be awarded to civilians, this rewards acts of bravery, one step beneath the george cross. The queens gallantry medal qgm is the thirdlevel medal awarded for bravery not in the face of the enemy. Navy engineer from swindon to get queens gallantry medal for. Pc blakelock and ten other officers were awarded the queens gallantry medal. The addendum is a pdf in a similar format to the book and it can be downloaded free from the book s website. For 19351990 see the online copies of wo 373, recommendations for military honours and awards. Warrant officer class 2 peter john burney, the rifles, march 2010.
Buy for exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by nick metcalfe isbn. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal home. Jan 31, 2014 he was awarded the queens gallantry medal in 1989 and the mbe in 1997. Each recipient is detailed and all of the published. His first book, blackers boys, tells the first world war history of the 9th service battalion, princess victorias royal irish fusiliers county armagh, one of thirteen infantry battalions raised in ireland for 36th ulster division. Pages in category recipients of the queen s gallantry medal the following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. It therefore ended the rather strange situation whereby the order of the british empire for gallantry was awarded for. Mrs ruth robinson, aged 45, a housewife and provisions assistant with the cooperative society, became the first woman.
The conspicuous gallantry medal cgm was, until 1993, a british military decoration for gallantry in action for petty officers and seamen of the royal navy, including warrant officers and other ranks of the royal marines. Uk miniature queens gallantry medal qgm gallantry medal, elizabeth 2nd. After unarmed officers, attending an early morning disturbance at a house in shrewsbury, were held at gunpoint, pc gray arrived at the scene with an armed response unit. The queen s gallantry medal qgm is the third level civil decoration of the united kingdom it was instituted on 20 june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire for gallantry, the british empire medal for gallantry, and the colonial police medal for gallantry. The queens gallantry medal qgm is a united kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by civilians, and by members of the armed forces. British military gallantry medals the national archives. Unfollow gallantry medal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Each recipient is detailed and all of the published citations are included, with explanatory notes, personal recollections from many of the recipients, and the details of their other awards and medals. London gazette zj 1 air 2 code 30, air 30, wo 145 or wo 32 code 50. The queens gallantry medal qgm is the third level civil decoration of the united kingdom it was instituted on 20 june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire for gallantry, the british empire medal for gallantry, and the colonial police medal for gallantry.
Her majesty the queen has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards of the george medal and the queens gallantry medal and for publication in the. The sas soldier pictured will be awarded a conspicuous gallantry cross for his response to gun and grenade attack by alshabaab terrorists on the dusitd2 hotel in. Mar 08, 2017 for exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal 1 reply following the civilian gallantry awards list published in the london gazette in january 2017, i have updated the addendum to for exemplary bravery it now contains all of the new awards since december 20 and new information about a number of previous recipients. For exemplary bravery the queen s gallantry medal by nick metcalfe mbe, qgm. The queen s gallantry medal qgm is the thirdlevel medal awarded for bravery not in the face of the enemy. The book covers the history and evolution of british official and unofficial gallantry awards, and then includes the citations for every awardtodate of the queens gallantry medal together with other interesting material about the awardees, including their other medals and awards. Private callum john brotherston, the royal regiment of scotland, september 2010. To date, about 1,000 queens gallantry medals have been awarded, including 18 bars. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by nick metcalfe, 9780957269514, available at book depository with free delivery. In 1943 a royal air force version was created for conspicuous gallantry in action.
London gazette zj 1 for 19351990 see the online copies of wo 373, recommendations for military honours and awards. At the heart of this book are the stories of extraordinary bravery that earned the queens gallantry medal. Airport hero john smeaton yesterday spoke of the proudest moment of his life after he was decorated with the queens gallantry medal. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal hardback book. Since then it has been awarded on 1,044 occasions, which includes 38 posthumous awards and 19 second awards. The queen s gallantry medal qgm is a united kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by civilians, and by members of the armed forces not in the face of the enemy, where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the george cross or the george medal, but above the level required for the queen s commendation for bravery. N new zealand recipients of the queens gallantry medal. Here you will find details of the 46 awards of the queens gallantry medal that have been announced since the publication of for exemplary bravery in january 2014, and new information received about previous recipients or about the medal itself.
The sas soldier pictured will be awarded a conspicuous gallantry cross for his response to gun and grenade attack by alshabaab terrorists on the dusitd2 hotel in nairobi on january 15. Recipients of the queens gallantry medal wikipedia. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Dc james morrison warrant number 181754 pursued a violent thief whilst off duty, was stabbed to death, and was awarded a queen s gallantry medal in 1994. The book covers the history and evolution of british official and unofficial gallantry awards, and then includes the citations for every awardtodate of the queen s gallantry medal together with other interesting material about the awardees, including their other medals and awards. Navy engineer from swindon to get queens gallantry medal. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal nick. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by. List of british gallantry awards for the war in afghanistan.
Mark young has opened a door to a fascinating insight of greed and corruption in a world that most of us can only guess at. The names of the individuals who have received the george medal, the queens gallantry medal and the queens commendation for bravery. Experiences of a bodyguard that worked with the upper echelons of the saudi arabian royal family and others. He, and the surviving members of his serial were awarded the queen s gallantry medal in 1988, whilst sergeant pengelly, the supervising officer, was awarded the george medal. Almost all gallantry awards to british nationals are publicly announced in the official.
Det con stephen oake, 40, who was stabbed to death at a house in manchester in 2003, was posthumously awarded a queens gallantry medal. The queens gallantry medal was instituted in june 1974 and replaced awards for gallantry in the most excellent order of the british empire. Dec, 2019 the addendum is a pdf in a similar format to the book and it can be downloaded free from the book s website. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by nick.
Albert howard qgm queens gallantry medal provincial police award gold medal citation high sheriff of greater london certificate of courage. Instituted in 1993, this awards conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Robinson, cased queens gallantry medal and miniature, 1976 with accompanying photos and. Sas hero who saved hundreds in kenya awarded cross for gallantry. Kevin george francis, 48, from essex, was also recognised for saving a pilot from a burning aeroplane. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal update.
He, and the surviving members of his serial were awarded the queens gallantry medal in 1988, whilst sergeant pengelly, the supervising officer, was awarded the george medal. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal photos. Dc james morrison warrant number 181754 pursued a violent thief whilst off duty, was stabbed to death, and was awarded a queens gallantry medal in 1994. Heres to you mrs robinson, the first woman awarded the queen. General service medal with northern ireland, cyprus 19631964 and lebanon clasps. At the heart of this book are the stories of extraordinary bravery that earned the queen s gallantry medal. Warrant officer stephen charles bowden, royal air force, march 2011. Each recipient is detailed and all of the published citations are included, with explanatory notes, personal recollections from many of the recipients. The medal is awarded for exemplary acts of bravery, and is primarily a civilian medal, although military personnel can receive it for acts not in. Jun 19, 20 at the heart of this book are the stories of extraordinary bravery that earned the queens gallantry medal. Having known mark young for some time now, i have to say he is the most professional, diligent and knowledgeable security source i have ever worked with. John smeaton awarded queens gallantry medal daily record.
He was awarded the queen s gallantry medal in 1989 and the mbe in 1997. The distinguished service cross, military cross and distinguished flying cross. Mar 06, 2008 airport hero john smeaton yesterday spoke of the proudest moment of his life after he was decorated with the queens gallantry medal. The queens gallantry medal is awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by members of the armed forces or civilians while not in direct combat with an enemy. Award recognises the rucs extraordinary record of service. He was awarded the queens gallantry medal in 1989 and the mbe in 1997. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal about.
Visit the national archives bookshop for a range of available. Security worker david duguid received the same award for overpowering a gunman on a yemen airstrip in 2007. Campaign medals were given for being involved in a certain campaign generally, whereas gallantry awards were received for an individual act of. Heres to you mrs robinson, the first woman awarded the. Recently two recipients of the queen s gallantry medal were announced. The sailor was awarded the queens gallantry medal by the duke of cambridge at the palace on tuesday, where the ceremony hall erupted into applause as details of the rescue were read out. Following the recent civilian gallantry awards list published in the london gazette in september 2019, and the armed forces operational awards list published in november, i have updated the addendum to for exemplary braveryit records all the 46 queen s gallantry medals awarded since the book was published in december 20, with new information about a number of previous recipients and some. The queens gallantry medal qgm was instituted in 1974 to replace the british empire medal for gallantry. Heres to you mrs robinson, the first woman awarded the queens gallantry medal by gary brown posted on may 26, 20 by gary brown i was first acquainted with mrs robinson when i saw the catalogue entry in a local auction room reference mrs r. If a medal has more than one clasp they are mounted with the most recent campaign furthest away from the medal. The medals of former warrant officer class 1 j w mcnair qgm, who earned his queens gallantry medal during and in the aftermath of an attack by artillery and tanks on civilians at konjevic polje in bosnia and herzegovina in 1993. It was formerly awarded to personnel of other commonwealth countries. In 1974 the queens gallantry medal was instituted to replace awards for gallantry in the order of the british empire for actions not quite meriting the award of the george medal.
N new zealand recipients of the queen s gallantry medal. Please choose from the two buttons whether you would like to see campaign medals or gallantry awards medals. For exemplary bravery the history of the queens gallantry medal. With the introduction of the queens gallantry medal the gallantry awards in the order of the british empire came to an end. In 1974 the queens gallantry medal was instituted to replace awards for gallantry in the order of the british empire for actions not quite meriting the award of the. Queens gallantry medal, london gazette zj 1, for 19351990 see the online. For exemplary bravery recent queens gallantry medal awards. To date, just over one thousand awards of the queens gallantry medal qgm have been gazetted, and i knew that the qgm must be rare to a woman and in fact has only been awarded to women on 16 occasions, this being the first. Sailor behind dramatic rescue applauded as he collects. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal nick metcalfe mbe qgm isbn. For exemplary bravery the history of the queens gallantry. Involved as sergeant of a team of officers protecting firemen during the broadwater farm riot in 1985, in which pc keith blakelock was killed. Sailor behind dramatic rescue applauded as he collects queen.
For exemplary bravery tells the story of its institution, examines the acts for which it was awarded and details all of its. For exemplary braveryit records all the 46 queens gallantry medals awarded since the book was published in december 20, with new. In 1974 the queen s gallantry medal was instituted to replace awards for gallantry in the order of the british empire for actions not quite meriting the award of the george medal. Since its institution in 1974 the queens gallantry medal has been. Following the civilian gallantry awards list published in the london gazette in january 2017, i have updated the addendum to for exemplary braveryit now contains all of the new awards since december 20 and new information about a number of previous recipients.
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