Allestree Members Receive

Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal

26 April 2010


On Monday 26 April 2010 a Member of Allestree Branch of The Royal British Legion was presented with the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal. Mr Joseph Edwin (Eddie) Greenhough of Gorsey Bank, Wirksworth served in the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters as a Bandsman. In 1958, the Battalion took part in the closing stages of the jungle fighting against the communists in Malaya.


For his Service in Malaya Eddie received the General Service Medal with the Malaya clasp. The Malaysian Government has also awarded a commemorative medal, known as the Pingat Jasa Malaysia to British Veterans and others who served in operations in Malaya between August 1957 and August 1966.  He therefore became eligible for this medal.


The presentation took place at Doncaster, where 200 veterans received the medal, Brigadier-General Dato Tajri Alwi, Malaysian Military Attaché carried out the presentation on behalf of the Malaysian Government.


Wilfred Stone another Member of Allestree Branch was also due to receive the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal. His medal was collected by Eddie Greenhough. Wilf also served in Malaya whilst serving in the 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.



Wilf Stone and Eddie Greenhough with
Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal and Citation





Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal and Miniature
mounted in case

The inscription inside the case reads;-

This medal is awarded to the peace keeping groups amongst the communion counties for distinguished chivalry, gallantry, sacrifice or loyalty in upholding the Peninsular of Malaya or Malaysia sovereignty during the period of emergency and confrontation.
 

Citation

 Malaya's independence on 31st August 1957 came amidst a
formidable threat to it's sovereignty mounted by the Malayan
Communist Party (MCP).
The MCP's ferocious and extensive guerrilla campaign required
assistance which was provided by Britain under the auspices of
the Anglo Malayan Defence Agreement (AMDA) British Troops
and soldiers from the Commonwealth countries of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji maintained bases, security personnel, civilian staff
as well as other facilities in Malaya to safeguard its sovereignty.
These troops further assisted Malaya during the armed confrontation with Indonesia that ended on 12th August 1966.


In appreciation of the meritorious acts and supreme sacrifices
made by the security forces and civilian staff from Britain,
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Nepal to Malaysia for one
decade, the Supreme Head of the Federation of Malaysia
wishes to award medals to all those who distinguished
themselves in chivalry, gallantry and loyalty while performing
their services.  The medal takes the form of an award entitled
'Pingat Jasa Malaysia' (Service to Malaysia Award).

For more information about the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal follow the link to Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal.

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