to the 31st July

It honours the courage

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

This bar was the first awarded for 26 years

Naval General Service Miniature Medal 1915-1962 GVI South East Asia Naval General Service to the 31st JulyThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53, Malaya and Yangtze.