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operations was the special duty area of the Persian Gulf including Bahrain

or more in the theatre of operations

at Rideau Hall

of which 11 000 will recognize members of the Canadian Forces

General Service Medal md4052 and Be alive on FebruaryThis general service award has been created as a means to recognize in a timelier manner those who provide direct support to operations in the presence of an armed enemy. Rather than creating a new honour for each new Canadian Forces operation as it arises, the General Campaign Star (GCS) and General Service Medal (GSM) with their theatre or service specific ribbons can be awarded in future to honour participation in any operation that meets the