The General Service Medal 1947 is a military service medal of India, established by the President of India on 5 June 1950. It was awarded for service in Kashmir during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, up through service in the Mizo Hills. Eligible operations are denoted by a clasp for each operation
1. Jammu and Kashmir 1947-48
For service in Jammu and Kashmir between 27 October 1947 and 1 January 1949 for those who took part in combat or served an aggregate of 180 days with units or formations operating in or located in specific operational or concessional areas.
2. NAGAHILLS
For 180 days service as part of a detachment, unit, or formation in one of the following operations or areas of operation from 27 April 1955:
OPG OLI from 27 April 1955 to 1 April 1956.
Operating during or located under operational command of GOC Assam, 23rd Infantry Division, Operation ORCHID, GOC Nagaland, 8th Mountain Division, or GOC 101 Communication Zone Area.
For an aggregate of 90 days of service on the active strength of a detachment, unit, or formation operating in the Naga hills and Tuensang area on temporary duty from 27 April 1955 or thereafter.
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