Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977

The General Service Medal with North Iraq and South Turkey Clasp was awarded for 30 days service or 3 operational sorties between 6th April and 17th July 1991

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians

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Operational Service Medal Afghanistan Category_ Miniature Coronation & Jubilee Originally awarded for 18 yearsOperational Service Medal Afghanistan or OSM Afghanistan. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations.