Special Operations Executive: Medals
Lords · Question HL7514 · Tabled 15 May 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 28 May 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Crawley
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to retrospectively assess the awards and decorations given to the agents who fought for the UK in the F section of the Special Operations Executive in World War II, in particular (1) the small number of
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 28 May 2025
There is no doubt that the actions of the agents of F section of the Special Operations Executive were very brave, and the Government remains grateful for their service and sacrifice. Indeed, many were recognised with gallantry awards, such as the awards ...