Bright’s Medals
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Every person who serves in H.M forces will at some point will be awarded a medal. This can be for being
in a War, conflict zone or bravery. Morris Bright's medals are no exception and they tell their own story
of his service. One of finest measures of this man is the DSC or Distinguished Service Cross. This medal
is a third level military decoration awarded to Officers.
It is awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Morris's medal was awarded by
H.M King George VI in 1941. The DSC as far as we the family know was awarded for an incident in Great
Yarmouth, England.
It seems the Germans during an air raid hit one or two of the minesweeping flotilla! Morris and the crew
went aboard and saved one of the ships from sinking by using wooden spars and mattresses. This action
stopped the ship sinking and further blocking up the harbour because other ships were already sinking.
The loss of any ship was a loss to the Navy. This was such a brave thing to do and dangerous!
This is a fine example of the attitude and training that makes the Royal Navy so special even today. I am
forever deeply proud of his actions. These actions were in the finest traditions of the Royal Navy. During
World War 2 five thousand DSC's were awarded to the brave Officers who served with distinction
A Commander in the Royal Navy is above the rank of Lieutenant Commander, below
the rank of Captain, and is equivalent in rank to a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army.
A Commander may command a frigate, destroyer, submarine, aviation squadron or
shore installation, or may serve on a Staff
The Distinguished Service Cross
WW1 & WW2 Miniatures of Medals
WW1 Medals
Mons Star
Victory Medal
British War Medal
WW2 Medals
The Distinguished Service Cross 1941
Naval message confirming
the DSC award
Investiture admission ticket
Defence Medal
British War Medal
Letter from Burly to Minnie
1939 to 1945 Star
Stewards Medal
1914 - 1918
Freemasons Hall
Medal
Freemason Medals
The
Life
and
times
of
Commander
M
M
Bright
would
like
to
express
our
grateful
thanks
to
a
family
member
for
taking
the
time
to
photograph
the
DSC
and
medals.
So all of us can enjoy these outstanding awards
Morris Moss Bright
Commanders epaulette
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