General Service Medal Malay Peninsula Orders Historical Background

Historical Background

and other non-combat aviation activities

It recognises the collective contribution and sacrifice of those who took part in the global conflict between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

This full-size reproduction of the British War Medal represents one of the principal campaign medals awarded for service during the First World War

General Service Medal Malay Peninsula Orders Historical BackgroundThe 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. 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. Instituted in 1962 to replace