Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 [3] The GC is the

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

the plaque was intended as a permanent reminder of sacrifice and loss

these dates were filled in and consequently the appear as 'ghost dates' on the reverse of some medals

Please note that fitting of these clasps requires specialist equipment

Clasp 16th January

Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 [3] The GC is theInstituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, NCO's and other ranks of the Royal Marines and all other personnel holding corresponding ranks in the naval forces. The first world war saw 4100 awards made, bars for this period have the date of award engraved on the reverse.