Do I qualify for the General Service Medal?
The qualifying period is a minimum of 30 days’ service between 14 August 1969 and 31 July 2007. The 30 days’ did not have to be consecutive. Should the qualifying period be cut short due to injury or death, then the completed days are counted as sufficient for the award of this clasp.
What is the general service medal awarded for?
The General Service Medal ( GSM ) 1962-2007 is awarded to army, RAF , Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel who meet the qualifying criteria for service in any of the following geographical areas: Borneo.
How do you get a national service medal?
The National Service Medal is available to those who performed National Service, both military and civilian, between January 1939 and December 1960. Next of kin or direct descendants may also apply.
Was there a medal for Aden?
ADEN OPERATIONS (CAMPAIGN MEDAL) (Hansard, 22 December 1964)
How can you find out what medals A veteran was awarded?
The general public may also purchase a copy of the veteran’s OMPF to determine the awards due and obtain the medals from a commercial source. Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.
How can you tell if a medal is real?
Basically the way to tell the right from the wrong is a matter of looking at the general appearance and ‘accuracy’ of the medal in hand. The lettering, its shape and positional features in relation to other fixed points in the design are the best way to spot a fake.
Can a son wears his father’s medals?
CAN I WEAR MY FAMILY MEDALS? Did you know there are rules about wearing your family war medals? The rule is that war medals should only be worn on the left breast by the person upon whom they were conferred. Technically this honour remains with the individual and does not pass to a widow, parent or relative upon death.
When was the General Service Medal with MALAY PENINSULA clasp awarded?
The General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore, afloat or 1 operational sortie from 24th December 1962 and 11th August 1966.
What is the campaign Service Medal 1962-2007?
The General Service Medal 1962 – 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance ‘Malay Peninsula’) and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal.
When did the General Service Medal start?
Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF/ARMY GSM, the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war. This medal is supplied as originally awarded with a loose ribbon.
How do you mount a medal?
On a loose ribbon – medals will be supplied on a 6 inch length of loose ribbon. Swing Mounting – medals are sewn onto a brooch bar and swing freely from the bar ready to wear. This method of mounting is typically used for mounting World War 1 & World War 2 medals.