General Service Medal 1962-2007

{ "name": "John Thomas McAleese", "wiki": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAleese", "image": null, "bio": "Scottish British Army soldier and Special Air Service operator known for his role in Operation Nimrod, the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. He served with the Royal Engineers, 59 Independent Commando Royal Engineers, and 22 SAS, later serving in Northern Ireland and the Falklands War. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in Northern Ireland and left the Army in 1992.", "branch": "British Army", "nationality": "British", "rank": "Staff Sergeant", "years_of_service": "1969-1992", "conflicts": [ "Operation Banner", "Iranian Embassy siege", "Falklands War" ], "awards": [ { "name": "Military Medal", "level": null, "country": "United Kingdom", "count": 1, "devices": "Awarded for gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland; London Gazette dated 26 April 1994, award dated 16 May 1989", "year": "1989", "is_posthumous": false }, { "name": "General Service Medal 1962-2007", "level": null, "country": "United Kingdom", "count": 1, "devices": "Clasp: Northern Ireland", "year": null, "is_posthumous": false }, { "name": "South Atlantic Medal", "level": null, "country": "United Kingdom", "count": 1, "devices": "Rosette supportable only if confirmed as service within the operational zone; otherwise omit rosette", "year": "1982", "is_posthumous": false } ] }