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Mentioned in Despatches ribbon. Cecil was awarded this twice, once in 1941 and again in 1942.In
this example the ribbon is the War Medal 1939-45 which Cecil would have been awarded
post war.
A member of the armed forces mentioned in dispatches (or despatches, MiD) is one whose name
appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is
described his or her gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. The decoration
consisted of a spray of oak leaves in bronze. In each case the decoration is pinned or sewn
diagonally on to the appropriate campaign medal ribbon. If no campaign medal is awarded, the
oak leaf is worn on the left breast of the dress uniform.

Distinguished Flying Cross and ribbon