That's odd,
mole man :
The Gulf War medal was awarded for:
Thirty days continuous service in the Middle East (including Cyprus) between 2 August 1990 - 7 March 1991, or seven days between 16 January 1991 - 28 February 1991, or service with the Kuwait Liaison Team on 2 August 1990. Clasps were awarded for active service with the Liaison Team or in the operation to liberate Kuwait.
Teachers, god-botherers and sundry sun bathers in Cyprus were entitled and you weren't? Surely some mistake??