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Osborne, Edward William

UK, General Service Medal 1918, 1918-1962

Initials
E
Full Name
Osborne, Edward William
Nationality
British
Date
1 Jan 1953 - 30 Jun 1953
Rank Name
Acting Warrant Officer Class II
Service Number
872878
Gazette Info
40000-3-27-10-53
Service
British Army
Regiment
royal regiment of artillery
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Thumbnail ImageGeneral Service Medal (1918 GSM)
award
Thumbnail ImageBritish Empire Medal (BEM) (George VI, Military)
regiment
Thumbnail ImageRoyal Regiment of Artillery
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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.