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Oilman, Rai

UK, General Service Medal 1918, 1918-1962

Initials
R
Full Name
Oilman, Rai
Nationality
British
Date
1 Jan 1953 - 30 Jun 1953
Rank Name
Acting Lance Corporal
Service Number
21135681
Gazette Info
40000-3-27-10-53
Service
British Army
Regiment
7th gurkha rifles
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United Kingdom
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Thumbnail ImageMilitary Medal (MM)
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Thumbnail ImageGeneral Service Medal (1918 GSM)
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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
28/10/2023
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.