British General Service Medal Cyprus 229805055 Pte N Williams RMP

The British General Service Medal Cyprus is a distinguished military decoration awarded to recognize the service of members of the British Armed Forces during the Cyprus Emergency. The medal is inscribed with the recipient’s service number and name, in this case, 229805055 Pte N Williams RMP. This specific medal was awarded to Private N Williams of the Royal Military Police (RMP) for his participation in operations conducted on the island of Cyprus. The Cyprus clasp on the medal highlights the recipient’s involvement in the peacekeeping and counter-insurgency operations that took place between 1955 and 1959 to address the insurgency by the EOKA, a nationalist guerrilla organization. This medal holds historical significance and serves as a testament to bravery, dedication, and the challenges faced by British personnel during this tumultuous period. It is a symbol of honor, representing the contributions and sacrifices made in the line of duty.