Victoria Cross

Awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.

George Cross

For an act of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. Awarded primarily to civilians.

   Companion of the Order of the Bath

Presented for service of the highest caliber for military service in WW II and Korea.

    Distinguished Service Order

For military officers only; rewarding individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. Normally given for service under fire or under conditions equivalent to service in actual combat with the enemy.

Member of the Order of the British Empire

For services to the war effort by civilians at home and servicemen in support positions.  Could be awarded for gallantry as well as service.

  Distinguished Service Cross

Awarded to naval personnel for the performance of meritorious or distinguished services before the enemy.

Military Cross

Awarded to commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below or Warrant Officers for distinguished and meritorious services in battle.

Distinguished Flying Cross

Awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.

Air Force Cross

Awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty performed whilst flying, but not while in active operations against the enemy.

   Distinguished Flying Medal

Awarded to non-commissioned officers and men for an act or acts of valor, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.

   Air Force Medal

Awarded to non-commissioned officers and men for an act or acts of valor, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy.

   Battle Of Britain Campaign Ribbon

RCAF_FB distinguished itself during combat operations while flying multiple missions against Axis air forces during the Battle of Britain, Summer 1940.