So check this out:
Just did some warzones.
Joined a Huttball, lost 6-0, healed my arse off, generally played like a pro. Game ended in about 3 minutes or so. Only managed 2 medals (2.5k heal, 75k total healing).
ZERO commendations.
Joined a Novare coast. Joined about 4 seconds before my team won. Received 4 medals (winning under 6,5,4,3 minutes etc...).
EIGHTY commendations.
How funny is that?