1919 New Year Honours (DCM)

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The 1919 New Year Honours were appointments by lord George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were published in The London Gazette and The Times in January 1919. [1] [2]

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Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations with the Armies in Salonika:

For distinguished services in connection with Military Operations with the British Forces in Egypt:

Australian Imperial Force
New Zealand Force
South African Force

In recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Forces in Italy:

In recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Forces in Italy:

Canadian Force
Australian Force
New Zealand Force
South African Force
Newfoundland Force

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM*)

In connection with Military Operations with the Armies in France:

Australian Imperial Force

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References

  1. "New Year Honours". The Times . 1 January 1919. p. 9.