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The Canada General Service Medal was a campaign medal awarded by the Canadian Government [3] to both Imperial and Canadian forces for duties related to the Fenian raids between 1866 and 1871. [4] The medal was initially issued in 1899 and had to be applied for. [5] The application period was later extended to 1907, then to 1928. [3]
The General Service Medal is awarded to members of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as members of allied forces who serve with the Canadian Armed Forces on deployments outside of Canada. These deployments need not necessarily be into a theatre of operations, but must provide full-time direct support to operations in the presence of an armed enemy.
The general star and medal are issued for any active service in a combat zone, which one or ones being distinguished by additional clasps that are worn on the medal's ribbon. Such medals presently recognised in the Canadian honours system are:
Recipient of the Africa General Service Medal (1902–56) Recipient of the India General Service Medal (1908–35) Recipient of the Naval General Service Medal (1915–62) Recipient of the India General Service Medal (1936–39) Recipient of the General Service Medal - Army and Air Force (1918–62) Recipient of the General Service Medal (1962–)
Canadian campaign medals (11 P) R. Recipients of Canadian military awards and decorations (6 C) ... General Service Medal (Canada) Good Conduct stripe; K.
Below is a list of awards presented by the governor general of Canada on behalf of the Canadian monarch. The officeholder presents awards to recognize those people who have demonstrated excellence or exceptional dedication to service in ways that bring special credit to the country.
General Service Medal The General Campaign Star ( French : Étoile de campagne générale ) is a campaign medal created in 2004 by the Canadian monarch - in-Council to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces who had directly participated in any military campaign under Canadian or allied command.
Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal (University of Winnipeg, Bachelor of Arts (General) degree) Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal (Brandon University) Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medals (Red River Community College, Diploma in Science Department, Diploma in Arts Department, Certificate in Science Department, Certificate in Arts Department)