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Nicholson, R

UK, General Service Medal 1918, 1918-1962

Full Name
Nicholson, R
Nationality
British
Rank Name
Corporal
Service Number
532730
Gazette Info
39336-0-18-09-51
Service
Royal Air Force
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United Kingdom
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Thumbnail ImageGeneral Service Medal (1918 GSM)
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Thumbnail ImageRoyal Air Force
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, General Service Medal 1918, 1918-1962
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
23/03/2023
Description
 The General Service Medal (GSM) was introduced in Army Order No. 4 dated 19th January 1923. This medal served as the Army and RAF equivalent of the Naval General Service Medal (NGSM). The GSM was awarded for service in various parts of the world, except in India and East, West and Africa.