A list of British awards for gallantry in the Iraq War, awarded between 2003 and 2010. Apart from appointments to purely military orders, only gallantry awards have been included and only those that allow post-nominal letters (this excludes appointments to the Order of the British Empire for distinguished service and fourth-level awards such as Mentions-in-Despatches and Queen's Commendations).
The list includes the rank and decorations the recipient held at the time, together with their regiment, corps or service, and the date of publication of the award in the London Gazette. The first honours list was published in October 2003, and covered the initial invasion period from 19 March to 19 April. Thereafter lists covered six month periods of operations, ending in March or September, normally being published several months later. The final list was published in March 2010.
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for gallantry in the presence of the enemy, and is also the highest honour in the British Honours System. A miniature of the award is worn on the undress uniform to indicate the unique nature of the award.
The George Cross (GC) is the highest civilian award for bravery, and ranks as second only to the Victoria Cross. It may be awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of heroism not in the presence of the enemy. A miniature of this award is also worn in undress.
Senior officers may be appointed to the Order of the Bath for distinguished service. There are three Divisions: Knight Grand Cross (GCB), Knight Commander (KCB) and Companion (CB).
Air Vice Marshal Andrew David White, Royal Air Force, October 2003[5]
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded for leadership during operations. It may be awarded to any rank, but the majority of awards are to officers of at least the rank of lieutenant colonel (or equivalent) commanding recognised formations. Although an Order, and with only one Class - Companion - bars may be awarded for further periods of service meriting an appointment to the Order.
Major Charles Kane Antelme, Welsh Guards, serving with Special Air Service (SAS), July 2008[11]
Wing Commander Stuart David Atha, Royal Air Force, October 2003;[12] later awarded QCVS for service in Afghanistan[13]
Major John Henry Bowron, The Light Infantry, March 2005;[17] previously awarded QCVS for service in Northern Ireland,[18] later appointed OBE for further service in Iraq[19]
Major General Robin Vaughan Brims CBE, late The Light Infantry, October 2003;[12] CBE for service in Northern Ireland,[20] previously Mentioned in Despatches,[21] and appointed MBE[22] and OBE,[23] all for services in Northern Ireland; also awarded QCVS for service in former Yugoslavia;[24] later appointed Officer of US Legion of Merit for service in Iraq[25] and appointed CB[26]
Major James Chenevix Coote, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005[17]
Major James Alexander Delacour De Labilliere MBE, The Rifles, March 2010;[27] MBE for service in former Yugoslavia / Albania[28]
Brigadier Timothy Paul Evans MBE, late The Light Infantry, March 2008;[29] previously Mentioned in Despatches for actions in the Gulf (not gazetted until 1997)[30]
Major General Graeme Cameron Maxwell Lamb CMG OBE, late The Queen's Own Highlanders, April 2004;[32] OBE for service in the Gulf (not gazetted until 1994),[33] also Mentioned in Despatches[34] and awarded QCVS[35] for actions in Northern Ireland; later appointed Officer of US Legion of Merit for service in Iraq[36]
Lieutenant Colonel Justin Charles Wladyslaw Maciejewski MBE, The Rifles, March 2008;[29] previously awarded QCVS for service in Iraq[37]
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Philip Maer MBE, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005;[17] MBE for service in former Yugoslavia[38]
Corporal John Collins, The Parachute Regiment, December 2006[19]
Colour Sergeant Leonard John Durber, The Parachute Regiment, March 2009[46]
Lance Corporal of Horse Michael John Flynn, The Blues and Royals, October 2003;[12] later awarded MC for actions in Afghanistan[47]
Corporal Benjamin Paul Greensmith, The Parachute Regiment, September 2004 (not gazetted until March 2008);[48] later awarded MC for further actions in Iraq[49] (recorded below)
Sergeant Gordon Robertson, The Parachute Regiment, April 2004[32]
Marine Justin Royston Thomas, Royal Marines, October 2003[12]
Corporal Terence Alan Thomson, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005[45]
Acting Colour Sergeant Matthew Richard Tomlinson, Royal Marines, March 2006;[52][53] later awarded MC for actions in Afghanistan[31]
Staff Sergeant James Anthony Wadsworth, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2008[29]
Royal Red Cross
The Royal Red Cross is awarded for distinguished nursing service. There are two classes: Members (RRC) and Associates (ARRC). Officers of the rank of lieutenant colonel and above will normally be admitted as Members; Membership is also awarded to those Associates providing a second period of service worthy of recognition.
Major Janet Mary Pilgrim ARRC, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, July 2008;[11] ARRC for service in Afghanistan,[54] previously awarded QCVS for service in Kosovo / Macedonia[55]
Lieutenant Colonel Caroline Whittaker TD, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, April 2004[32]
Warrant Officer Class 1 Andrew Allman, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003 (not gazetted until March 2005)[58]
Corporal Simon John Barry, The Parachute Regiment, March 2009[46]
Captain Robert James Bassett-Cross, Scots Guards, December 2006[19]
Sergeant Nathan Lewis Bell, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003;[12] previously Mentioned in Despatches for actions in Sierra Leone[60]
Guardsman Anton Liam Branchflower, Irish Guards, October 2003[12]
Captain Delmore Alexander Britton QGM, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003 (not gazetted until September 2005);[61] QGM for actions in Northern Ireland,[62] also Mentioned in Despatches for actions in the Gulf (not gazetted until 1997)[30]
Lieutenant Alex John Burgess, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, July 2007;[50] later Mentioned in Despatches for actions in Afghanistan[63]
Corporal Mark Richard Byles, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005[45]
Sergeant David Anthony Harrington Perfect, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005[45]
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 Rodney Alan Poulter, The Rifles, March 2008[65]
Colour Sergeant Alexander Joseph Reid, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003 (not gazetted until March 2006);[68] previously Mentioned in Despatches for actions in Sierra Leone (not gazetted until 2003)[69]
Colour Sergeant Jason Paul Roberge, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003 (not gazetted until March 2006)[68]
Lance Corporal Sean Vitty Ernest Robson, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005[45]
Corporal John William Randolph Rose, The Black Watch, October 2003[59]
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level medal awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air.
Bar to DFC:
Squadron Leader Philip Jeremy Robinson DFC, Royal Air Force, October 2003 (not gazetted until September 2006);[73] original award (dated 2002, not gazetted until 2003)[74] and later second bar[75] for actions in Afghanistan
Squadron Leader Paul Graham Shepherd DFC, Royal Air Force, October 2003 (not gazetted until September 2006);[73] original award for actions in Sierra Leone (not gazetted until 2003)[76]
DFC:
Flight Lieutenant Shane William Anderson, Royal Air Force, March 2006[52]
Staff Sergeant Rupert St John Hardington Banfield, Army Air Corps, October 2003[59]
Squadron Leader Stephen Robin Carr, Royal Air Force, October 2003[59]
The Air Force Cross (AFC) is also a third-level award for gallantry in the air, awarded for actions whilst not in active operations against the enemy.
Wing Commander Kevin Havelock, Royal Air Force, October 2003[59]
Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Robert Ireland, Royal Air Force, October 2003[59]
George Medal
The George Medal (GM) is the next level below the George Cross for bravery not in the face of the enemy.
Corporal Martin Paul Caines, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, December 2006[19]
Captain Kevin Michael David Ivison, The Royal Logistic Corps, September 2006[64]
Staff Sergeant Gary John O'Donnell, The Royal Logistic Corps, December 2006;[19] awarded posthumous bar for actions in Afghanistan[80]
Warrant Officer Class 1 Nicholas Keith Pettit QGM, Corps of Royal Engineers, April 2004;[32] QGM for actions in former Yugoslavia[81]
Fusilier Daniel James Smith, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, September 2006[64]
Queen's Gallantry Medal
The Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) is the third-level medal awarded for bravery not in the face of the enemy.
Bar to QGM:
Captain Eamon Conrad Heakin QGM, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2008;[82] original award for actions in Northern Ireland,[83] later awarded US Bronze Star medal for actions in Iraq[36]
Captain Vincent Michael Strafford QGM, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2008;[82] original award for actions in Afghanistan[84]
QGM:
Warrant Officer Class 2 Brendan James Campbell, Irish Guards, March 2008[82]
Lance Corporal Simon David Campbell RVM, Irish Guards, April 2004 (not gazetted until September 2004)[85]
Warrant Officer Class 2 Adrian Robert Craddock, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2005;[45] later awarded US Bronze Star Medal for service in Iraq[71]
Private Damian Kenneth Currie, The Black Watch, March 2005[45]
Colour Sergeant Carl Philip Dakin, The Parachute Regiment, October 2003 (not gazetted until March 2005)[58]
Acting Staff Sergeant Simon James De Gruchy, The Royal Logistic Corps, September 2005[79]
Captain Crispin Tony Grant Driver-Williams, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2005[45]
Captain Timothy Robert Gould, The Royal Logistic Corps, October 2003[57]
Sergeant Stephen Robert Goulding, Corps of Royal Engineers, March 2005[45]
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