This was the longest running operation in the history of UK forces

Bust of Christopher Marlowe made in British Gypsum Plaster

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Additional awards of the Air Force Medal were recognised by the award of a bar attached to the ribbon

In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea

General Service Medal Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56 Ribbon Emblem Required?:Yes please include an MID Oak Leaf This was the longest runningThe GSM Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 56, issued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following: Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and British Protectorate) New Guinea (Trust Territory) Papua