British Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

From 1902 to 1916, this medal was awarded only after discharge to any senior NCO (sergeant or warrant officer) who had earned the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and had served for 21 years (or 18 years if disabled).  The award was limited to just 40 who could wear it at any time and was a recognition of valuable and meritorious service.

In 1916, white stripes were added to the ribbon to distinguish it further from the Victoria Cross ribbon (which was the same crimson colour but also had a miniature of the VC attached to the ribbon).  All non-commissioned ranks were also made eligible for the award.

The conditions for the award were also changed, to include those soldiers "duly recommended... in respect of gallant conduct in the performance of military duty otherwise than in action against the enemy, or in saving, or attempting to save the life of an officer or soldier, or for devotion to duty in a theatre of war."

In 1917, a central white stripe was added to the ribbon.

In 1928, the gallantry portion of the award was cancelled, as the British Empire Medal served that purpose instead.

There were 275 awards for service, and 1430 for gallantry.

The following awards were made to members of the 10th Battalion, CEF.  Posthumous awards are highlighted in grey.

First World War 1914-1918

Rank/Appointment	Name	Date of Action	Location	Other Awards	Notes
Sergeant Major	Baker, Herbert
Sergeant Major	Murray, George
Sergeant Major	Rayfield, Edmond
Sergeant Major	Wilson, Matthew
Sergeant	Campbell, John
Sergeant	Doig, Charles
Sergeant	Hardwick, Ralph
Sergeant	Jacobs, Sidney
Sergeant	McDonald, Angus
Sergeant	McNiven, Charles
Sergeant	Thompson, Robson
Sergeant	Vincent, George
Sergeant	Washford, Harry
Sergeant	Winning, James
Corporal	Menzies, William
Corporal	Simpson, Herbert
Corporal	McTurk, James
Corporal	Morris, Denis

The award was replaced in 1972 by other awards in the Canadian Honours System, and eventually a Canadian Meritorious Service medal was instituted.