Clasps to the General Service Medal 1962-
(incomplete - still working on it !)

 

Borneo
24th December 1962 - 11th August 1966

 
   For service in operations against rebels in Sabah, Sarawak or Brunei (previously North Borneo) between 24th December, 1962 and the 11th August 1966 (inclusive)

Eligible personnel are:

i). Generally, officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom, Australian and New Zealand Military Forces who served 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous in the operational area, whilst on the posted or attached strength of any unit or formation of Her Majesty's. Forces.

ii) Navy and Royal Marines; 30 days aggregate service afloat in the waters of Sabah, Sarawak or Borneo in support of shore operations, or one operational sortie as aircrew  (again in support of shore operations)

iii) RAF; one operational sortie as aircrew in support of shore operations qualified, otherwise similar to the Army and Navy (30 day aggregate in the operational area)

iv). Members of the North Borneo Police force who took part in the operations against the rebels in the State of Brunei or in the Sipitang or Beaufort districts of North Borneo / Sabah up to 16th September, 1963 (inclusive).

v). Members of the Sarawak Police Force who took part in operations against rebels in the State of Brunei or in Sarawak up to the 16th September, 1963 (inclusive).

vi) Civilians who served with the Army in the operational areas, providing they wore the approved uniform of :

(a) Army Fire Service.     (b) WVS.
 
The length of service required was the same as for the Army.

 
 

Radfan
25th April - 31st July 1964

 
   For service in operations in the Radfan area of South Arabia during the period 25th April, to the 31st July, 1964, both dates inclusive.

Eligible personnel;

i). Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who had 14 days or more continuous service in the operational area and were on the posted or attached strength of any unit serving in the South Arabian Federation.

ii). Personnel of the Federal Forces of South Arabia under the same conditions as the Army.

iii). Specially approved civilian categories who served with the Army in the operational areas providing they wore the approved uniform of their organisation and belonged to:-

  (a) SSAFA Nursing Service.

  (b) British Red Cross Society Welfare Service.

  (c) WVS.

 
 

South Arabia
1st August 1964 - 30th November 1967


 For service in operations in South Arabia from 1st August, 1964 to 30th November, 1967 (inclusive).

Eligible personnel;

i). Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces and British Service personnel attached to the Federal Forces of South Arabia (which includes the National Guard) who have service of 30 continuous days or more while on the posted or attached strength of any unit or formation serving in the Federation of South Arabia.

ii). Civilians listed below who served with the Army in the operational area, with service of 30 continuous days or more and provided they wore the approved uniform of their organisation :—

  (a) SSAFA Nursing Service.

  (b) British Red Cross Welfare Service.

  (c) W.V. S.

  (d) Mission to Mediterranean Garrisons.

  (e) MOD (Army) Fire Service Officers.

  (f) MOD (RAF) Fire Service Officers.

 

 

Malay Peninsula
17th August 1964 - 11th August 1966

  

For service in the Malay Peninsula or Singapore from 17th August, 1964 and 11th August, 1966 ( inclusive )

i). Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who were on the posted or attached strength of a unit or formation and served 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous, on land in the Malay Peninsula/Singapore between 17th August, 1964 and 12th June, 1966 (inclusive).

ii) Service of 30 days or more, afloat while in any Royal Navy or Army Department vessel on duty in waters surrounding the Malay Peninsula/Singapore between 17th August, 1964 and 12th June, 1965, ( inclusive). Service in any Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy or Royal New Zealand Navy vessel on sea patrol duties between 13th June, 1965 and 11th August, 1966, ( inclusive), also reckoned for qualifying service and could be aggregated with qualifying service on land as in (i) above to complete the required period of 30 days. Uniformed members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary qualified under the same criteria as the armed forces.

iii) RAF aircrew; 30 or more operational patrols over the waters surrounding Malay Peninsula and Singapore between 13th June 1965 and 11th August 1966 qualified, in addition to the land and sea qualifications above.

iv). Civilians listed below who served under the same conditions as the Land or Royal Navy Forces qualified for the award

  (a) MOD Fire Services.

  (b) Police.

  (c) Women's Royal Voluntary Service.
 

 

South Vietnam
24th December 1962 - 29th May 1964

  
    For service with the Australian Armed Forces of thirty days or more, not necessarily continuous, in South Vietnam between 24th December, 1962 and 28th May, 1964, whilst on the posted strength of any unit or formation of Her Majesty's forces in the theatre.

 A total of 68 clasps were awarded to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) list of recipients (offsite)

( This clasp was discontinued on the introduction of the Vietnam Medal (authorised 1966.) This new medal was awarded to Australians who have served in South Vietnam at any time since the 29th May, 1964. )
 

 

Northern Ireland
14th August 1969 -

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For service in Northern Ireland between 14th August 1969 and a date to be decided in the future.

i) Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Forces posted or attached to the strength of any Regular Naval, Military or Air Force unit or formation in that area (excluding recruits and junior soldiers under training) and served 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous,  in Northern Ireland between 14th August 1969 and a date to be decided in the future.

ii) Service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous, in Northern Ireland between 14th August 1969 and a date to be decided in the future, as a member of the Ulster Defence Regiment or Services Reserve Forces, on call out for permanent or emergency service in that area.

iii) Service of 30 days or more afloat, not necessarily continuous, whilst in a Royal Navy or Army Department vessel on duty in the waters adjacent to Northern Ireland in support of the Land Forces between 14th August 1969 and a date to be decided in the future. Such service may, if necessary, be aggregated with service on land to complete the required of 30 days.

 
 

Dhofar
1st October 1969 - 30th September 1976


For service in the Dhofar province of Oman between 1st October 1969 and the 30th September 1976 (inclusive)

i). Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Forces who were on the posted or attached strength of a unit or formation and served 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous,  in the Dhofar Province of Oman between the above dates.

ii) Thirty or more flights into Salalah airfield in support of operations at a rate of not more than one landing per day during the qualifying period as members of British Service transports or detachments.

iii) Service of 30 days or more afloat, not necessarily continuous, while posted to a British Service vessel operating in the Oman territorial waters of the province of Dhofar in direct support of operations in the Dhofar campaign between 1st October 1969 and 30th September 1976. Such service may, if necessary, be aggregated with service on land to complete the required period of 30 days.

Some interesting snaps of RAF Salalah (offsite)

 

Lebanon
7th February 1983 - 9th March 1984


For service in Lebanon and surrounding territorial waters between 7th February 1983 and 9th March 1984

i) Accumulated service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous, within the territory of Lebanon and its territorial waters, between 7th February, 1983 and 9th March 1984, while on the posted or attached strength of any Regular Military, Naval or Air Force Unit or formation in that area, supporting the Multinational Force. In addition, aircrew who, as a member of a constituted crew, have carried out at least three operational sorties landing in or over flying Lebanese territory will qualify.

ii) United Kingdom based members of the Ministry of Defence who served with the United Kingdom Armed Forces in Lebanon whilst on the attached or posted strength of a unit.

ii) Members of the following organisations who served directly with or in support of the United Kingdom Armed Forces in Lebanon.

 a) The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service

 b) The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes

 c) The Merchant Navy

 
 

Mine Clearance - Gulf of Suez
15th August - 15th October 1984

 
 

Gulf
17th November 1986 - 28th February 1989

 
 

Kuwait
8th March - 30th September 1991

 
    The qualification will be service of 30 days or more continuously in Kuwait, and its territorial waters, and the Northern Gulf north of 28 30N and west of 49 30E between 8 March and 30 September 1991.

     Individuals who had less than 30 days qualifying service towards the Gulf Medal 1990-91, and who therefore did not qualify for that medal, may count that service towards qualification for the clasp `Kuwait'. There may be a gap between 7 March 1991 and deployment in Kuwait and the Northern Gulf, but each period of qualifying service must be continuous.

    Eligible personnel are:

(i) Regular or Reserve members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces on the attached or posted strength of any Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force unit or formation; Regular or Reserve members of Commonwealth Forces; or Foreign Service Personnel who served between the dates and in the areas or ships specified below:

  (a) British Forces Middle East (Forward) until 25 May 1991 and British Forces Kuwait until 30 September 1991;

  (b) Mine Countermeasures Group 8B between 8 March and 1 August 1991 in H.M. Ships Brecon, Bicester, Brocklesby, Dulverton, Hecla, Ledbury, R.F.A. Sir Galahad and Naval Party 1037;

  (c) in 21 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron Group Royal Engineers deployed on Operation PINSEEKER for EOD operations in Kuwait from 30 April to 30 September 1991.

  (d) members of the Logistic Support group based in Kuwait between 8 March and 27 July 1991.

  (e) Exchange Personnel serving with coalition units committed to Mine Clearance Measures operations between 8 March and 27 July 1991.

(ii) United Kingdom based members of the Civil Service serving with Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the above specified areas or ships between the stated dates.

 

 

N. Iraq & S. Turkey
6th April - 17th July 1991

  
    The qualification will be service of 30 days or more continuously or three operational sorties in Northern Iraq west of 44 45E and north of 36 00N and Southern Turkey, including its territorial waters, east of 35 00E and south of 38 00N between 6 April and 17 July 1991.

Eligible personnel are:

(i) Regular or Reserve members of the Armed Forces on the attached or posted strength of any Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force unit or formation committed to (a) the United States' Operation PROVIDE COMFORT; and (b) the British Operation HAVEN. Both operations for the relief and protection of Kurds in Northern Iraq;

(ii) Loan Service and Exchange Personnel serving with coalition units committed to Operation PROVIDE COMFORT;
 

(iii) Regular or Reserve members of Commonwealth Forces on the attached or posted strength of units of British Operation HAVEN;

(iv) Multinational Regular and Reserve Service Personnel serving with units of Operation HAVEN, except Dutch personnel who have received a comparable medal from the Netherlands Government;

(v) Overseas Development Administration civil advisers;

(vi) United Kingdom based members of the Civil Service serving with Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the above specified areas;

(vii) Ministry of Defence accredited artists; and

(viii) Civilian members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and of such other organisation as may hereafter be determined, who served directly with the Armed Forces between the above specified dates and in the specified areas. definitely

 

 

Air Operations Iraq
16th July 1991 - 30th April 2003

 
 
 
 
 

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