What is a Commendation award UK?

Criteria. A Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service is open to all ranks of the British Armed Forces for meritorious service, not in the face of an enemy, in an operational theatre. It is the lowest level of merit award, classed as ‘level 4’, alongside a Mention in Dispatches and other Queen’s Commendations.

What is a military MBE awarded for?

Order of the British Empire

Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Grades	Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE) Commander (CBE) Officer (OBE) Member (MBE)
Former grades	Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service

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.

Can you put QCVS after your name?

Awarded for – Meritorious service during or in support of operations, or in recognition of extraordinary flying during extreme conditions. Post Nominals – The award does not give rise to post nominal letters and is denoted by a silver spray of laurel leaves.

What does VR mean after a name?

The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (VRSM) is a medal which may be awarded to members of the Volunteer Reserves of all branches of the British Armed Forces – the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Marines Reserve, the Army Reserve and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

How do I find out why someone was mentioned in despatches?

Signs that a soldier had been mentioned Not all “mentions” appear in this way in the medal index cards or rolls. Another way is from medals or photographs of them. If they show a bronze oak leaf affixed to the ribbon of the Victory Medal, then the man had been mentioned in despatches.