John Chard Decoration

John Chard Decoration
John Chard Decoration with ribbon insignia for Army service
TypeMilitary long service decoration
Awarded for20 years service
CountrySouth Africa  South Africa
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms, from 1961 by the State President and from 1994 by the President
EligibilityMembers of the Citizen Force
Post-nominalsJCD
StatusDiscontinued in 2003
Established1952
First awarded1955
Last awarded4 December 2008
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The John Chard Decoration, post-nominal letters JCD, was a military long service decoration which was instituted by the Union of South Africa on 6 April 1952. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force of the South African Defence Force for twenty years of efficient service and good conduct. Clasps could be awarded after thirty and forty years service respectively.[1][2][3]

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