GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
NOTES
1. Ranks shown are the highest ranks appearing on the individual's medals.
ABBREVIATIONS
Designations of Monarchs
(1) VR:
Victoria Regina, 1836-1901. (2) EVIIR: Edward VII Rex, 1901-1910. (3)
GVR: George V Rex, 1910-1935. GVIR: George VI Rex, 1935-1952.
EIIR: Elizabeth II Regina, 1953-
Orders, Decorations and Medals
(1) V.C. -
Victoria Cross. (2) C.M.G. - Commander of the Order of St.
Michael and St. George (3) D.S.O. - Distinguished Service Order
(4) M.C. - Military Cross (5) T.D. - Territorial Decorations (6)
m.i.d.: Mention in Depatches