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

Historical Background

Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

Clearance Mediterranean

typically in actual combat

General Service Miniature Medal Dhofar Campaign_1962 to Date Mine Clearance-Gulf of Suez 15thThe General Service Medal with Dhofar Clasp 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 'Dhofar') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal. 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