WHAT A CRACKING GESTURE!

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 13:15:59 EDT

The Commando standing centrally wears the General Service Medal with Two Campaign Bars but the right hand medal in the picture is the Pingat Jasa Malaysia awarded by the Malaysian Government to ALL British Personnel who served in either the Malay Emergency or during the Borneo Confrontation Operation (the Undeclared War) when Indonesia threatened Invasion and a bitter “Small War” broke out. There is some controversy as regards wearing of this Medal but most people wear it as seen. Only HM The Queen can grant permission for Foreign Medals/Awards to be worn by Serving or former Service men and women. It would take a brave person to tell people of this calibre to “Take it Off!”

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 13:13:55 EDT

This Commando served in one of the Rifle Regiments as his cap badge carries Regimental Battle Honours. Rifle Regiments did not have the Colours carried by Infantry Regiments but on the Officers Cross Belt and every soldiers Cap Badge Badge. He also went on to serve in the Korean War as evidenced by the two right hand medals in the picture.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 09:56:33 EDT

Sergeant White was Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) as he wears a bronze Oak Leaf on one of his Medals. This means he has been personally named in a Despatch or Report sent back after a Battle or other action. It denotes he has acted gallantly and with merit.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 09:51:54 EDT