Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 1995. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

If Merchant Navy personnel were eligible for Royal Navy gallantry awards other than the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and the Distinguished Service Order before the practices of awarding the CGM and DSO for gallantry were abandoned.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

262 c751W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Crew Merchant shipping Medals Military decorations