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General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23736172 Fus. R. R. Nisbet. R.H.F.)
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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: Edge bruise about GVF