Historical information

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'South Vietnam'.
Awarded to Army and Air Force for service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous , in South Vietnam between December 1962 and May 1964 inclusive, or one sortie or more into South Vietnam by RAAF air crew personnel in direct support of operations.
Members of accredited philanthropic organisations serving with the Army - the Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, Young Men's Christian Association and Campaigners for Christ - were also eligible.
Only 68 clasps were issued and all went to members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV)

Physical description

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'South Vietnam'. Round silver medal with green and dark blue ribbon

Inscriptions & markings

Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FD South Vietnam