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General Service Medal (Rhodesia)
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For other uses, see General Service Medal (disambiguation).
The Rhodesia General Service Medal was the most widely awarded military medal of Rhodesia. It was awarded to members of the security forces and British South Africa Police for service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combatting terrorists or enemy incursions into Rhodesia.
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Rhodesia General Service Medal | |
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Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | Service on operations combatting terrorists or enemy incursions into Rhodesia. |
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Presented by | President of Rhodesia from 1970 |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Campaign(s) | Rhodesian Bush War |
Status | Discontinued in 1982 |
Established | 1969 |
First awarded | 1969 |
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Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | President's Medal for Headmen[1] |
Equivalent | Rhodesian District Service Medal[1] |
Next (lower) | Prison Service Medal[1] |
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Some members of INTAF were conferred the Rhodesian District Service Medal instead of the General Service Medal.