Marlowe also became a successful playwright

The Air Force Cross GVI is a British gallantry decoration awarded during the reign of King George VI for courage

The Elizabeth II Africa General Service Medal with Kenya clasp was awarded for qualifying service during operations connected with the Kenya Emergency

it therefore became the first campaign medal awarded during the reign of HM The Queen

Second and subsequent awards denoted by a bar on the ribbon

Miniature Meritorious Service Medal EIIR Version:CIIIR King Charles III Marlowe also became a successfulThe miniature Meritorious Service Medal EIIR. By Royal Warrant of February 2002 the maximum number of awards was amended to 201 and the qualifying period reduced to 20 years. The annual allocation of awards is now: Royal Navy (49) Royal Marines (3) Army (89) and RAF (60). The medal is identical for all three services.