General Service Medal 1918-1962. EII issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (S/22223402 Cpl L W Deakin RASC)

Note: The officially impressed naming on the medal, indicates that this was an early issue of this retrospective campaign clasp

The recipient was a non-commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the 'Supply Branch' of the Royal Army Service Corps, of the British Army

The 'Canal Zone' clasp was formally instituted on 23 October 2003, with basic qualifying criteria being 30 days continuous service in theatre (the 'Canal Zone' of Egyypt), as specified, between the dates of 16 October 1951 to 19 October 1954. During the qualifying dates it is recorded that British Forces suffered 54 x 'Killed' & 124 x 'Wounded'

Condition: About EF

Code: 22267