During the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, the British Mentions in Despatches (MiD) recognized valiant conduct, devotion to duty, or other distinguished service by members of the Canadian Forces on active service. Recipients were mentioned in official reports ("despatches") and received a certificate but no insignia or post-nominal letters. Historically, Canadians received 5,467 MiDs in WWI, 9,666 in WWII, and 279 during the Korean War. The MiD served as a significant honour for distinguished service in combat during these conflicts.

(ZD2612) LGS 4 April 1946 p1725, and CG dated 9 March 1946 and CARO/6431 dated 8 March 1946.