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Description of all Medals Awarded
| Medal of
Honour for Gallantry |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers who have performed acts of gallantry or acts of heroism or have shown great
courage in circumstances of extreme danger. Recipients are entitled to have the letters
‘MG’ placed after their names, where use of such letters is customary.
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recipients of Medal for
Gallantry
Awardees of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to have the letters "MG"
placed after their names on all occasions when the use of such Letters is customary.
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| Medal of
Honour for Meritorious Service |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers who have performed distinguished service or have displayed distinguished
conduct or bravery.
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recipients of Medal of
Honour for Meritorious Service
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| Medal of Honour
for General Service |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers who have engaged in military operations overseas, or in other areas as
specified by the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff. |
| Medal of Honour
for Long Service and Good Conduct |
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| Awarded to warrant
officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Regular Force who have completed
18 years continuous service and whose conduct and character have been exemplary. |
| Medal of Honour
for Efficient Service |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers who have completed 12 years voluntary service in the First Class of the
Jamaica National Reserve and performed such service efficiently. |
| Mention in
Dispatches |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers for service in an operational area for an act of bravery, exceptional
conduct, efficiency, or performance over and above the call of duty. |
| Independence
Medal |
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| Awarded to officers
and soldiers who were serving in the Jamaica Defence Force, and to certain civilian
officials when Jamaica became Independent on 06 August,1962. |
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