Originally Posted by
Onceapilot
Well FR, well done! But again, you fall into the trap, being derisive. You are entitled to your opinion but, there is more to this. You may have qualified for other awards but, it is also quite likely that you have missed-out on others due to time and place? This can happen, despite making major contributions and just not making the criteria. One of the background attributes of long service recognition is..just that! Long Service, not always recognised. TBH, I am not impressed by those who slag awards for Military Service.
BTW, you do not have to wear it.
OAP
Posted before your edit. Your EDIT reference to other meritorius awards that are lacking in breadth is still not helped by slaging others, IMO.
I don’t see I’m being particularly derisive; I really don’t see the issue with the LS&GCM. I actually agree with the previous LS&GCM position - having accepted the Queen’s Commission, your good conduct should not be a question. Accordingly the medal becomes a medal for ‘turning up’, and where’s the value in that?