Distinguished Conduct Medal Recipients
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant on 4 December 1854,
during the Crimean War, as an award to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers
and men for "distinguished, gallant and good conduct in the field".
For all ranks below commissioned officers, it was the second highest award
for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross,
and the other ranks' equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order,
which was awarded to commissioned officers for bravery.
Prior to the institution of this decoration, there had been no medal awarded
by the British government in recognition of individual acts of gallantry in the Army.
during the Crimean War, as an award to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers
and men for "distinguished, gallant and good conduct in the field".
For all ranks below commissioned officers, it was the second highest award
for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross,
and the other ranks' equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order,
which was awarded to commissioned officers for bravery.
Prior to the institution of this decoration, there had been no medal awarded
by the British government in recognition of individual acts of gallantry in the Army.