British General Service Medal Borneo 2404967 Pte R McGeary Gordons

The British General Service Medal (GSM) Borneo, awarded to 2404967 Private R. McGeary of the Gordon Highlanders, is a distinguished military decoration recognizing valuable service during the Borneo campaign from 1962 to 1966. This period marked significant British military involvement in the region during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, a part of Cold War tensions. The GSM Borneo Medal features a silver circular design with the reigning monarch’s effigy on the obverse, and a symbolic design on the reverse. The service ribbon is green with outer blue and red stripes, symbolizing proficiency and sacrifice. The inscription “BORNEO” is delicately etched, commemorating the specific campaign. The accompanying service number and name engraving personalize the medal, linking it directly to Private R. McGeary’s honorable contributions as a member of the esteemed Gordon Highlanders. This medal is not just a tribute to bravery and dedication but also a poignant piece of military history.