31. He served as mention in despatches . 32. Its personnel were distributed amongst the Mentions in Despatches ( MIDs ) and five foreign awards. 33. In the corresponding period, crews gained three Mentions in Despatches , two DFMs and three DFCs. 34. Example of a Victory Medal 1914 18 with Mention in Despatches ( British ) oak leaf spray. 35. Horrocks received two further mentions in despatches for his service in north-west Europe on 22 March 36. Recipients of a Mention in Despatches were entitled to wear an oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. 37. Members of the battalion received the following decorations : two Military Medals and six Mentions in Despatches . 38. For his service as a battery commander in this battle, he received a Mention in Despatches : 39. Members of the battalion received the following decorations : two Mentions in Despatches , and seven foreign awards. 40. The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and replaced its Imperial equivalent, Mention in Despatches .
