Burma Gallantry Medal
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| Burma Gallantry Medal | |
|---|---|
  Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Gallantry decoration |
| Awarded for | Acts of conspicuous gallantry performed in connection with assigned duties |
| Country | British Burma |
| Presented by | the Governor General of Burma |
| Eligibility | Governor's commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the armed forces of British Burma |
| Post-nominals | BGM |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 10 May 1940 |
| First award | 26 March 1942 |
| Final award | 28 November 1947 |
| Total | 207 and 3 clasps |
 Ribbon bar | |
The Burma Gallantry Medal (BGM) was a military decoration awarded for acts of gallantry, in both war and peace, by Governor's commissioned officers, non-commissioned Officers and other ranks of the British Burmese military. These included its Army, Frontier Force, Military Police, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Auxiliary Air Force.[1] Clasps, attached to the ribbon, could be awarded to mark further awards of the medal.[2]
When Burma ceased to be a province of British India in 1937 and became a separate colony, a distinct gallantry medal was required for its armed forces.[3] In response, the Burma Gallantry Medal was established by royal warrant on 10 May 1940.[1]
Between 26 March 1942 and 28 November 1947, a total of 207 medals and 3 clasps were awarded. In addition to the medal, recipients were entitled to a monthly monetary allowance, paid for life.[4]
The medal became obsolete when Burma gained independence on 4 January 1948.[4]