where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy

Awards were made after the war for service in India

Granted in 1917 and often called the Mons Star it was awarded to all who actually served in France or Belgium on the establishment of a unit between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22-23 November 1914

An MBE is also awarded for local ÌÎÌÒhands-oní´ service which stands out as an example to other people

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Waterloo Medal Miniature Category_Gallantry 2nd Awards where the service did notProbably the single most important medal in British medallic history. This medal was awarded for the battle of Waterloo and Quatre Bras and Ligny. This was the first medal to be named to the recipient around the rim, awarded to all ranks, awarded to next of kin of those killed and issued very shortly after the battle itself. Around 38,000 medals were awarded. This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients