Victoria Cross

Great Britain's highest award, the Victoria Cross (VC) is awarded for most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.

Recipients:
        1st Lt. SpotC (June 2000)
        BA vs. Jasta 18; 18 kills, 9 kills per death
        Capt SilverClaw (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V

        LT Col Fruitbat

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj. Ghostrider

           War Forces, 2003

        Maj DOA

        War Forces, 2003      

        Maj DOA (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Ghostrider (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Distinguished Conduct Medal

One of  Great Britain's highest military honors, second only to the Victoria Cross, the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) is awarded to enlisted personnel, non-commissioned officers and warrants officers of any nation, in any branch of the service, for distinguished conduct in battle.

Recipients:
        2nd Lt. Hook1 (March 2000)
        Great War III
        Maj. Ghostrider (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V    

        LT Col Shooter

        War Forces, 2003

        Capt SilverClaw (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

      Maj Grasshopper (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Distinguished Service Order

The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded to military officers for individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. Recipients usually received it for combat against the enemy.

Recipients:
        Maj. WingNut (February 2000)
        Great War III
       Capt. Grendal (March 2000)
        Great War III; 29 kills
       1st Lt. JBird (March 2000)
        Great War III; 25 kills
       1st Lt. Zikarro (March 2000)
        Great War III; Recon
       1st Lt. Tinkerbelle (March 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. PGamer (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. Ghostrider (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. IceWolf (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. Bishop (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. SpotC (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. Sho0ter (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. IceWolf (May 29, 2001)
        Flanders In Flames VI, 2001
       1st Lt. Venom (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       1st Lt. Tinkerbelle (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
        Maj. Bishop (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       Maj. Hook (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       Capt Isham (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       Capt SilverClaw (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       1st Lt. Hawker (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        Capt Chevelle (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        Capt KenP (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V   

         Maj Tinkerbelle

          War Forces, 2003

         Maj JBird

           War Forces, 2003

         Col Reaper

           War Forces, 2003

         Capt SilverClaw

        War Forces, 2003

         Capt Cobber

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj Hook (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Capt Tank (November 3, 2003) and Bar
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Bishop (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003   
         LT Col Fruitbat (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Capt SilverClaw (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Ghostrider (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Grasshopper (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Capt Nemo (November 3, 2003) and Bar
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Distinguished Service Cross

The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is awarded to officers for the performance of meritorious or distinguished service before the enemy.

Recipients:
        Capt DOA (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V Great War V
         LT Col Fruitbat

        War Forces, 2003

         Maj. Ghostrider

           War Forces, 2003

        Maj Tinkerbelle

           War Forces, 2003

        Maj JBird

           War Forces, 2003

        Col Reaper

           War Forces, 2003

        LT Grasshopper

           War Forces, 2003

        Capt SilverClaw

        War Forces, 2003

        LT Nemo

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj Irish

        War Forces, 2003

       Maj Chevelle (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

         Maj KenP (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

         Maj Hook (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003
       LT Col Fruitbat (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003  

        Capt Nemo (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003 

        Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Military Cross

The Military Cross (MC) was established on December 31, 1914 as an Army award to commissioned officers from the rank of Captain and below and to Warrant Officers. It was meant to recognize distinguished and meritorious service in time of war by men of these ranks.

Recipients:
        2nd Lt. Bishop (March 2000)
        Great War III
       Maj. Ghostrider (March 2000)
        Great War III
       Capt. Fruitbat (?)
       2Lt. Duck (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Lt. Col. Wingnut (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. Quickdraw (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. KenP (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
      1st. Lt. Wraith (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. JBird (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. DOA (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       1st. Lt. Malvern (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       2nd Lt. Tank (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       2Lt. Chevelle (April 15, 2002)
        Great War V

        LT Tank

        War Forces, 2003    

        WO Mach1

        War Forces, 2003

        WO Zorro

        War Forces, 2003      

        WO Snoopy

        War Forces, 2003

        WO Sharper

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj KenP (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        2LT Devlin (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Daze (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Bishop (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Distinguished Flying Cross

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is awarded to officers and warrant officers for an act or acts of valour, courage, or devotion to duty performed while flying in active operations against the enemy.

Recipients:
        1st Lt. SpotC (February 2000)
        Great War III; 4.8 kills per death
       1st Lt. Ghostrider (February 2000)
        Great War III; 108 Bombing Points
       2nd Lt. Collishaw - 1st Bar (August 2000)
        Great War IV; Quarter 2
      2nd Lt. Hook1 (March 2000)
        Great War III; 51 total kills
       Capt Bishop
        Great War VI, Cyprus Revolution
       Maj. Reaper
        Flanders in Flames (2002)
       1st Lt. Daze (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Maj. Reaper (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. Isham (May 29, 2001)
        Red Baron World League, 2001
        1st Lt. Hawker (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V

        Maj Tinkerbelle

           War Forces, 2003

         LT Grasshopper and Bar

           War Forces, 2003

         LT Nemo and Bar

        War Forces, 2003  

         LT Tank

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj Irish

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj Chevelle

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj KenP

        War Forces, 2003

        2LT Devlin

        War Forces, 2003

Air Force Cross

The Air Force Cross (AFC) is awarded to an officer or warrant officer for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not while in active operations against the enemy.

Recipients:
        Capt Cobber (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       Col. Reaper (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V

Military Medal

The Military Medal (MM) is awarded for individual or associated acts of bravery.

Recipients:
        2nd Lt. Bishop (March 2000)
        Great War III; 19 total kills
      Maj. Sho0oter (March 2000)
        Great War III; 21 kills
      Capt. Fruitbat (March 2000)
        Five victories in first quarter
      2nd Lt. Hurler (March 2000)
        Eight victories in first quarter
      2nd Lt. KenP (March 2000)
        Eight victories in first quarter
      1st Lt. Woodman (March 2000)
        Great War III
      Capt. Reaper (March 2000)
        Great War III
      Capt. P~Gamer (March 2000)
        Great War III
      Capt. Beans (March 2000)
        Great War III
       Sgt. Maj. Duck (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        Maj. Dart (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V    
        Lt. Col. Sho0ter (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        W.O. Hotshot°YG (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V (First YG to receive BA Medal)    

 

Legion of Honor

The Legion d'Honneur with Croix de Guerre avec Palme (LOH) is awarded for bravery of the highest sort while performing a duty on behalf of France.

Recipients:
        Maj. Hook (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
       Capt Isham (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        Capt DOA (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V
        Capt Chevelle (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V

        Maj Chevelle

        Dedication and service , 2003

        Maj DOA

        Dedication and service  2003

        Maj Ghostrider
        Dedication and service, 2003

Companion of the Order of the Bath

The Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) was presented for service of the highest calibre.  The order has civil and military divisions.  This order can be awarded to anyone in service in the Black Adders or to those giving great service to the squadron.

Recipients:

        Maj Tinkerbelle

           War Forces, 2003

        Col Reaper

           War Forces, 2003

        LT Col Shooter

        War Forces, 2003       

        LT Col Fruitbat (November 3, 2003)
         Red Baron World League, 2003
        Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
         Red Baron World League, 2003

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

The Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) is awarded to those whose service to the Black Adders is of the highest order.  It is for service to the squadron in war or on the home front.

Recipients:
        Maj. WingNut (2001)
         Red Baron World League, 2001
        1st Lt. Venom (2001)
         Red Baron World League, 2001
       Capt. Chevelle (June 10, 2002)
         BA & WOV Websites

         LT Grasshopper

           War Forces, 2003

         Maj Irish

        War Forces, 2003

         Maj Chevelle

         War Forces, 2003

         Capt Cobber

         War Forces, 2003      

         Capt SilverClaw (November 3, 2003)
         Red Baron World League, 2003

       Capt Nemo (November 3, 2003)
         Red Baron World League, 2003

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

The Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) is presented for service to the Black Adders but not deserving of the CBE.  It is for service to the squadron in war or on the home front.

Recipients:
       Capt SilverClaw

        War Forces, 2003

        LT Nemo

        War Forces, 2003       

        Maj Grasshopper (November 3, 2003)
         Red Baron World League, 2003

Member of the Order of the British Empire

The Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) is awarded for service to the Black Adders but not deserving of the OBE or to those whose service affects the squadron only.  It is for service to the squadron in war or on the home front.

Recipients:
        Maj. Bishop (June 10, 2002)
        Great War V  

        Capt Tank (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj. Ghostrider

           War Forces, 2003

        LT Tank

        War Forces, 2003

Trojan Rabbit

This unique decoration is awarded to a squadron or individual pilot, either friend or foe, that successfully competed a task or mission while facing seemingly impossible odds.  Whether through teamwork, skill or plain dumb luck and when the the outcome should have been disastrous, the squad or pilot managed to succeed.

Recipients:      

        2LT ChrisSanders (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Gold Order of the Golden Badger

This is the highest version of the the "Wooden Badger" series.  It is bestowed to squadrons, either friend or foe, for repeated examples of cunning and imagination in a series war.

Recipients:

     LT Col Fruitbat

        War Forces, 2003

       Capt SilverClaw

       War Forces, 2003

     2LT ChrisSanders (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

       Maj DOA (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

       Maj Grasshopper (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

       Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003      

Silver Order of the Golden Badger

This version of the "Wooden Badger" is awarded to squadrons, either friend or foe, for repeated examples of cunning and imagination in a single event war or battle.

Recipients:

       Maj. Ghostrider

           War Forces, 2003

        Maj Tinkerbelle

           War Forces, 2003   

        Maj JBird

           War Forces, 2003

         Col Reaper

           War Forces, 2003

        LT Nemo

        War Forces, 2003

        Maj Bishop (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        LT Col Fruitbat (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Capt SilverClaw (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Ghostrider (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

       Capt Nemo (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Bronze Order of the Golden Badger

This version of the "Wooden Badger" is awarded to squadrons, either friend or foe, for an single example of cunning and imagination in a single event war or battle.

Recipients:

        LT Col Shooter

        War Forces, 2003

        Capt Cobber

        War Forces, 2003     

        2LT Devlin (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Daze (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        2LT ChrisSanders (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Hook (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

       Capt Tank (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

        Maj Bishop (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League, 2003

Order of the Golden Badger

This version of the "Wooden Badger" is awarded to an individual pilot, either friend or foe, for an exemplary demonstration of cunning and imagination in battle.

Recipients:

The Order of the Wooden Badger

Sometime referred to as the "Sneaky Bastage" award, this distinguish decoration is awarded to members of the Black Adders that have demonstrated exceptional cunning and imagination when engaging the enemy in a war or other combat event.

Black Adders Distinguished Service Medal

The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is presented in recognition of distinguished service to the squadron.

Recipients:
         Capt. Fruitbat

         Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
        Red Baron World League. Team Rep, 2003

Special Order of the Sheep

The Special Order of the Sheep (SOS) is awarded for memorable exploits in the air or on the ground that contributes the reputation, history and folklore of the Black Adders.

Recipients:

    LT Col Fruitbat

        War Forces, 2003

         Col Reaper

           War Forces, 2003

        Col Tinkerbelle (November 3, 2003)
        Legacy to the Adders, 2003