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CWM 19800525-001
CWM 19800525-001

Military Medal

1916

Established on 25 March 1916, the MM was the other ranks' equivalent to the Military Cross. It was awarded for bravery in battle on land. The MM ranked below the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Recipients were entitled to the post-nominal letters MM. It was the most conferred bravery medal to the Canadian Expeditionary Force with 14,540 awarded including first and second bars.