To be mentioned in dispatches describes a member of the armed forces whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which their gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described.

What does it mean to dispatch someone?

dispatched; dispatching; dispatches. Essential Meaning of dispatch. 1 : to send (someone or something) quickly to a particular place for a particular purpose Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the area.

What means has been dispatched?

dispatch Add to list Share. Anything that needs to be mailed, sent off, or quickly shipped needs to be dispatched. Letters, official reports, teams of police — if it has somewhere to be, you can dispatch it to get there.