BEM for Gallantry
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BEM for Gallantry is a former British decoration awarded to civilians and lower-ranking military personnel for acts of bravery not reaching the level required for higher gallantry awards.
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British civilian award
ⓘ
gallantry decoration ⓘ |
| awardedFor |
acts of bravery
ⓘ
gallantry not reaching the level required for higher gallantry awards ⓘ |
| awardedTo |
civilians
ⓘ
lower-ranking military personnel ⓘ |
| awardingAuthority |
The Crown
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
United Kingdom government NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| civilDivision | yes ⓘ |
| componentOf | British honours system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| distinctionFrom | BEM for Meritorious Service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| eligibility | British and Commonwealth subjects ⓘ |
| fullName | British Empire Medal for Gallantry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gradeOf | British Empire Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| higherAward |
George Cross
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
George Medal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inscriptionFeature | the word "For Gallantry" on the medal ⓘ |
| militaryDivision | yes ⓘ |
| partOf | Order of the British Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rankRestriction | below commissioned officer rank in the armed forces ⓘ |
| recognisedQuality |
courage in hazardous circumstances
ⓘ
personal bravery ⓘ |
| shortName | BEM (Gallantry) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| status | discontinued ⓘ |
| type | medal ⓘ |
| usedIn | both wartime and peacetime ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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