each award being announced in the London Gazette

Overseas non-operational - 360 days

Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

"He Died For Freedom And Honour"

The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War

Miniature 2nd Award Bar for Military Cross Category_ Miniature World War II each award being announced inA second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC, AFC, DFM & AFM holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited an award.