Conspicuous Gallantry Cross

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a British military decoration that was introduced in the 1993 review of the honours structure, replacing the Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. It serves as the second highest award for gallantry, immediately below the Victoria Cross.

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British - Military decoration - 1993 - Distinguished Service Order - Distinguished Conduct Medal - Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Victoria Cross

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The CGC is awarded "in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy" performed by all ranks of the British armed services. Corporal Wayne Mills, 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, became the first recipient of the CGC in May 1995 for actions in Bosnia on 29 April 1994.

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Corporal - Wayne Mills - The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Bosnia - 29 April - 1994

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The badge is a silver cross pattée with a St Edward's Crown at the central disc, and two branches of laurel leaves behind the cross. The ribbon is white with a red central stripe and blue edge stripes.

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