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The Naval General Service Medal, (NGSM) that some of the old and bold are in posession of was first Instituted in 1915 for service in minor operations and over the years untill Its demise in 1962 to be replaced by the General Service Medal (GSM) 16 Campaign bars were awarded to the NGSM 12 of these Campaign Bars since 1945,SE Asia 1945-46 (2.000 awarded to RN/RM,Palestine 1945-48 (7.900 awarded),Malaya (7.800 awarded),Yangtze 1949 (1.450 awarded),Cyprus (4.300 awarded most of these to 3rd Commando Bde RM),Near East (Suez) (17.800 awarded),Arabian Peninsular (1.200 awarded of which Royal had the fair share),and Brunei (900 awarded once again Royal Taking the Lions Share) after checking the Medal year book it would seem that the NGSM Medal is worth far more than the GSM 1918-1962.Hang on to em 'frank' we're Rich.Aye JR

JR

When did they stop issuing the N.G.S.M. for Cyprus?I was with 40 cdo late '59 early '60 and doing "active service"things.No medal was forthcoming.Was there a qualifying time?I'm sure that some department could tell me but you seem to have the knowledge.

Aye Veloman.

Veloman,The NGSM was still being issued untill 1962,You should have received the medal for active service in Cyprus 1959 the qualification period was 28 days on the Island,served there with 40 Commando did a few tours between bouts in Malta and Tripoli Served 1956/1959 (Platres) My HQ was 'Costas Bar' Brandy Sour anyone?.Aye JR PS I suggest you contact Medals Dept HMS Centurian Gosport,no doubt someone will put you in the picture correct Address,Sticky where are you?.

JR

Many thanks for info' reply on my last.I'll give Centurion a call and see what comes up and let you know the result.

PS.I was 7 section,B Troop 59/61.Malta,Libya,brandy sour,hopleaf,all ring very loud bells.I stayed in for 26 years ,but that first draft was the best.

Aye Veloman

Jim is correct,Veloman,you are entitled to NGSM if you served more than 28 days in Cyprus during the fun times !!!!.
Jim, the brandy sour was the down fall of some fine young men,lead me to 'em.


Aye Owdun.

Remember it well,But prefered Johnny Walkers, It was a hard
climb to the top floor of the grand Hotel after a good night.

Aye

John_D

John-D,Was it you that set fire to the 'Grand Hotel',and Frank was it you that topped up the 1/4 ton Bowser with Keo Brandy for the journey back to the land of 'hells bells and smells'Hic hic.Aye JR And who was it that signed the Pay you on pay day book at Cleopatra's with the name of 'SV Boot?.

The Fire was caused by the Packies in the shop half way up the stairs,
We were filled with smoke on the top floor,

Aye

John_D

owdun wrote:Jim is correct,Veloman,you are entitled to NGSM if you served more than 28 days in Cyprus during the fun times !!!!.
Jim, the brandy sour was the down fall of some fine young men,lead me to 'em.


Aye Owdun.

Well owdun-I was there from Sept-Dec 1958 & I didn't get a Medal!

Tug
Get in touch with Sticky Blue,
he will give you the address where to write to.
You should be entitled to it.

John_D

Thanks John_D--Much appreciated mate

Lads, Historical Records Office
Royal Marines
Centurion Building
Gosport
Hampshire.


Go get your medals!

Aye Owdun.

John, the fire may have been started by the 'Char Wallah' but who put kerosine in the fire buckets??.Aye JR

Tug if you have'nt got the HMS Centurian medals section address,but I expect Sticks will be there with the address before I could sort it out.Aye JR

Jim
Sorry for the one liner, BUT NO COMMENT

Aye

John_D

Further to the last, the transport lads were the closest.
plus the fact they had the means.