Reg Army Cert Of Service Cpl Will Ross REME Served Hong Kong Korea

Reg Army Cert Of Service Cpl Will Ross REME Served Hong Kong Korea

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For sale is a Post WW2 Regular Army Certificate Of Service to 22773760 Corporal William Duguid Ross REME Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Date of birth: 1924. Military conduct exemplary. William enlisted 30th October 1951 in Blandford and discharged 29th October 1963 and was described as a excellent tradesman, great time management, great administrative abilities etc He also passed maths, geography and history! Serving as a driver/ vehicle mechanic. service with the colours 5 years 143 days and served in the reserves 6 years 222 days. Below is his service with the colours:

 

1. REME- Home- 30th Oct 1951 to 20th Sept 1953

2. REME- Japan- 21st Sept 1953 to 7th Nov 1953

3.REME- Korea- 8th Nov 1953 to 11th Nov 2954

4. REME- Hong Kong- 12th Nov 1954 to 6th March 1956

5. REME- Singapore- 7th March 1946 to 11th Feb 1957

6. REME- Home- 12th Feb 1957 to 21st March 1957

 

William is entitled to the general service medal (GSM) with the Malaya Clasp. He is also entitled to the UN Service medal Korea Clasp. Entitlement for the UN Service Medal with Korea clasp is The first United Nations medal to be created was the United Nations Service Medal, also known as the United Nations Service Medal Korea, was awarded to any military service member, of an Armed Force allied with South Korea, who participated in the defense of South Korea from North Korea between the dates of 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. 

 

This Is a great piece of history with plenty of research potential. This will be sent 1st class signed for and dispatched within two to three working day’s.