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I have found a photograph with my father wearing a General Service pin on his lapel.  What would be the significance of this?

I believe at the time he was at the University of Toronto. As for the medal, it is the one that you show, we as kids called it the King George Medal.  I do not know the other medals that exist for him. When he passed away my brother took position of all his military things.  There are four...

Thank you sir for your time, it is greatly appreciated.  We were told that he enlisted with his brothers, who were older, and he was 15 and tagged along with them.  Not sure how that happened.  I have what is reportedly his King George medal, but that could be gotten anywhere these days. 

Michael, thank you for the article.  Question, does this mean he was to be made a Lieutenant? In 1951?

I do not know very much.  He was my father and I am trying to find out information.  I was told he fought in the Irish Regiment in World War 2.  I am looking for a way to verify he was there and for how long.  Thank you

Looking for any information on this gentleman.  Bavington, John Lawrence.  Anything would be helpful.