HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 cc23-4W
Mr. John Lee

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many General Service Medals, old style and new style, have been awarded to non-military per- sonnel since 1945; and how many African General Service Medals have been awarded to non-military personnel during the same period.

Mr. Hattersley

232,225 old style general service medals, 55,331 new style general service medals and 902 clasps to the old style general service medals, have been awarded to non-military personnel since 1945. During the same period, 49,062 African general service medals have been awarded.