Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

submarines and surface vessels

this medal represents one of the distinguished gallantry awards associated with Royal Air Force service

Java and Sumatra

The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI

General Service Medal South East Asia 1945-46 Decorations Awarded for acts of heroismThe GSM SE Asia was issued for one days service in the following areas: Java and Sumatra, 3rd September 1945 and 30th November 1946 French Indo China, 3rd September 1945 and 28th January 1946