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Mentioned in Despatches Award Medal1

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Pedigree
Last Edited: 23 Jun 2026
  • Award: Mentioned in Despatches Award Medal was awarded to Dr Douglas George Adamson MBChB MD FRCP consultant physician on 19 July 1945 at London, By the KING'S Order the name of Major (Temp.) D. G. Adamson Royal Army Medical Corps, was published in the London Gazette on 19 July, 1945, as mentioned in a Despatch for distinguished service. I am charged to rercord His Majesty's high appreciation.
    Signed P J Grigg Secretary of State for War.2

Notes

  • Note for Web*: Mentioned in Despatches Award Medal A Mention in Despatches is an operational gallantry award given to all ranks for an act (or acts) of bravery during active operations. This award is available posthumously.

    You can replace a Mention in Despatches if you meet the criteria..1

Citations

  1. [S49] Website Web Site online (www.) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility#world-war-2-medals [Sept 2021].
  2. [S43] Mentioned in despatches 1945.