In the year 2012

instituted at the same time as the DFC and which was also later made available to other ranks of the RN and Army

the medal recognised aircrew who demonstrated exceptional courage

the Defence Medal stands as a tribute to those who defended the home front with courage and commitment

Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service

Miniature Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 GVI Palestine 1945-48 Collection_Miniature Medals In the year 2012The Naval General Service Miniature 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.