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British Empire Medal, the Glossary

The British Empire Medal (BEM; formerly British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service) is a British and Commonwealth award for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.^[1]

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Birthday Honours

The Birthday Honours, in some Commonwealth realms, mark the reigning monarch's official birthday in each realm by granting various individuals appointment into national or dynastic orders or the award of decorations and medals.

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Charles III

Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms.

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Coin

A coin is a small object, usually round and flat, used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM; or) is a biennial summit meeting of the governmental leaders from all Commonwealth nations.

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Commonwealth of Nations

The Commonwealth of Nations, often simply referred to as the Commonwealth, is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire from which it developed.

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Commonwealth realm

A Commonwealth realm is a sovereign state within the Commonwealth that has Charles III as its monarch and ceremonial head of state.

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Cook Islands

The Cook Islands (Rarotongan: Kūki ‘Airani; Kūki Airani) is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean.

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David Cameron

David William Donald Cameron, Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton, (born 9 October 1966) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016, and as UK Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak from November 2023 to July 2024.

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Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II

The year 2012 marked the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II being the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.

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Empire Gallantry Medal

The Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, known as the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM), was a British medal awarded for acts of gallantry. British Empire Medal and Empire Gallantry Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom.

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George Cross

The George Cross (GC) is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. British Empire Medal and George Cross are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom and decorations of the Merchant Navy.

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George Medal

The George Medal (GM), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI,British Gallantry Medals (Abbott and Tamplin), p. 138 is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry, typically by civilians, or in circumstances where military honours are not appropriate. British Empire Medal and George Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom and decorations of the Merchant Navy.

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John Major

Sir John Major (born 29 March 1943) is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1997.

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King's Gallantry Medal

The King's Gallantry Medal (KGM), formerly the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM), is a United Kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the George Medal, but above the level required for the King's Commendation for Bravery. British Empire Medal and King's Gallantry Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom and decorations of the Merchant Navy.

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King's Police Medal

The King's Police Medal (KPM) is awarded to police in the United Kingdom for gallantry or distinguished service. British Empire Medal and King's Police Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom.

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Lord-lieutenant

A lord-lieutenant is the British monarch's personal representative in each lieutenancy area of the United Kingdom.

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Monarchy of the United Kingdom

The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the British Constitution.

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New Year Honours

The New Year Honours is a part of the British honours system, with New Year's Day, 1 January, being marked by naming new members of orders of chivalry and recipients of other official honours.

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Non-commissioned officer

A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is a military officer who does not hold a commission.

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Order of the British Empire

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service. British Empire Medal and order of the British Empire are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom.

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Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, personal bravery, achievement, or service are rewarded with honours.

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Royal Victorian Medal

The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896. British Empire Medal and Royal Victorian Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom.

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Superintendent (police)

Superintendent (Supt) is a rank in the British police and in most English-speaking Commonwealth nations.

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The Bahamas

The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Warrant (law)

A warrant is generally an order that serves as a specific type of authorization, that is, a writ issued by a competent officer, usually a judge or magistrate, that permits an otherwise illegal act that would violate individual rights and affords the person executing the writ protection from damages if the act is performed.

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World War II

World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.

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1993 reviews of the British honours system

In 1993 two separate reviews reported on the British honours system.

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2012 Birthday Honours

The Birthday Honours List 2012 was released on 16 June 2012 in the United Kingdom, on 11 June 2012 in Australia on 4 June 2012 in New Zealand, (29 June 2012) 74 New Zealand Gazette 2091.

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2024 New Year Honours

The 2024 New Year Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire_Medal

Also known as British Empire Medal for Gallantry, British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service, Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, The British Empire Medal.