The MBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

Awarded to all full-time members of the armed forces wherever their service was rendered provided it was of 28 days or more duration

Besides these wives

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Granted in 1917 and often called the Mons Star it was awarded to all who actually served in France or Belgium on the establishment of a unit between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22-23 November 1914

Military Medal GVI Gallant & Distinguished Conduct The MBE or The MostDuring the Second World War around 15,000 Military Medals were awarded and 177 first bars and one second bar.