As with the Civil Division

military historians

she remains a constant figure in a changing world

The General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

1964 to 30th November

George Medal GVI Decorations As with the Civil DivisionInstituted in 1940 for rewarding acts of outstanding gallantry deemed not suitable for the award of the George Cross. To date approximately 2000 medals have been awarded and 27 second award bars. Although the awards have been split fairly evenly across the Military and Civilians it is perhaps today more often awarded to Military Personnel, particularly Bomb Disposal, EOD work as well as intelligence work by special forces. The last award of a bar was