The General Service Medal with Gulf Clasp was awarded for 30 days service
between 17th November 1986 and 28th February 1989.
The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign
Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp
(in the instance 'Gulf') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have
been awarded on one medal. Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval
GSM & RAF/ARMY GSM, the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to
recognize service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war.