British Empire Medal GVI - Military Campaign_World War II 000 Military Medals were awarded

000 Military Medals were awarded and 177 first bars and one second bar

This campaign marked a turning point in the Second World War

the Air Force Medal was awarded to non-commissioned personnel

The OBE or Officer of the̴Ì_Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

the Air Force Cross became available to all ranks and the Air Force Medal was discontinued

British Empire Medal GVI - Military Campaign_World War II 000 Military Medals were awardedBritish Empire Medal GVI is the George VI version of this award. The BEM as it is known is awarded for meritorious service by both military and civil personnel.