General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23643633 Fus. W. B. Myles. R.H.F.)

The recipient held the rank of Fusilier while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers, a Scottish infantry regiment of the British ArmyThe Royal Highland Fusiliers were formed in 1959, through the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers (26th Foot) & the Highland Light Infantry (71st & 74th Foot)The regiments first overseas operational tour was to Aden Colony January 1960 - January 1961. When the regiment embarked for Aden their ranks included approximately 149 National Servicemen. In Aden Colony, the regiment was located at Singapore Lines - with a detached company group located in Mukeiras in neighbouring YemenThe GSM 1918 with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' was the first campaign medal earned by the Royal Highland FusiliersCondition: VF