In 2004 Private Johnson Beharry from 1st Battalion the Princess of Walesí´s Royal Regiment was awarded the honour for 2 separate acts of outstanding gallantry of the highest order while based in Al Amarah

This was discontiunued in 1974 when the Queen's Gallantry Medal was established

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee

When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added

The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

Naval General Service Medal Near East Collection_View All In 2004 Private Johnson BeharryThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps: Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53 Canal Zone B. & M. Clearance Mediterranean Cyprus Near East Arabian Peninsula Brunei