Permanent Force Good Service Medal
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The Permanent Force Good Service Medal was a South African
military medal that was in use from 1952 to 1975. Called the Union Medal from 1952 to 1961, it was awarded to members of the Permanent Force
who completed eighteen years qualifying service. It was superseded by the Good Service Medal.
South African military decorations
An overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...
military medal that was in use from 1952 to 1975. Called the Union Medal from 1952 to 1961, it was awarded to members of the Permanent Force
Permanent Force
The Permanent Force was an integral part of both the South African Defence Force and the South West Africa Territorial Force and other British Commonwealth militaries. It consisted of all the full time volunteers, volunteers of auxiliaries and national servicemen....
who completed eighteen years qualifying service. It was superseded by the Good Service Medal.
See also
- British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- South African military decorationsSouth African military decorationsAn overview of South African military decorations and medals, which form part of the South African honours system.-1894–1913:The colonial military forces received British military decorations in wartime. From 1894, the colonial governments awarded medals for distinguished conduct and for long...