General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (142 Cpl. Mohd Saad Bin Ishin S'Pore Pol.)

The recipient Mohamad Saad (son of Ishin), was a Malay non commissioned officer holding the rank of 'Corporal' while serving with the Singapore Police Force

Note the recipients low three digit service number indicating an original member of Singapore Police Force when Singapore became a Crown Colony in June 1946 - and quite probably a veteran of the Second World War

The origins of the Singapore Police date back to 1820. Prior to the Pacific War (1941-1945) the police force was styled the Straits Settlements Police Force. Following the liberation of Singapore in September 1945, the British Military Administration took charge of Singapore until 1 April 1946, at which time the Straits Settlements were dissolved and Singapore became a Crown Colony. During the interim period of the British Military Administration, the police in Singapore, had in 1945, been renamed the Singapore Police Force (SPF)

Condition: GVF

Code: 20657