Exemplary character

For the purpose of these Regulations service shall only be reckoned as qualifying service if it is certified that the character and conduct of the person recommended for the grant of the Medal or Clasp has been exemplary. “Exemplary character” shall mean that the conduct and character of the person recommended is such that the conduct sheet discloses that for the five years previous to the submission of the person’s name there has been no adverse record; regard also being had to his conduct and character throughout his service and the number and nature of the offences previously recorded.