Lewis Gun
Una ametralladora ligera con un tambor circular utilizada para defender aeródromos y búnkeres costeros en Singapur.
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Historia
La Lewis Gun fue desarrollada originalmente durante la Primera Guerra Mundial y siguió siendo un arma defensiva importante durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En Singapur, las fuerzas voluntarias locales y los batallones de defensa costera instalaron estas ametralladoras refrigeradas por aire para proteger playas, pistas de aterrizaje y caminos de la ciudad.
El arma presentaba una cubierta de enfriamiento de cañón distintiva y un tambor circular montado en la parte superior. Los soldados voluntarios se entrenaron extensamente con la Lewis Gun para luchar contra los aviones japoneses y las tropas de desembarco durante la campaña de febrero de 1942 antes de que cayera la fortaleza de la isla.
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Medallas y condecoraciones de combate
Bintang Temasek
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Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)
Singapore's highest distinguished military command award for outstanding leadership and defense service.
Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera)
Singapore's prestigious quarter-century Long Service Medal presented for 25 continuous years of honorable military service.
Pingat Gagah Berani
Singapore's second-highest valor medal for conspicuous bravery in combat operations.
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)
A prestigious military medal honoring exceptional performance and service to Singapore's national defense.
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Awarded to personnel who complete five years of faithful full-time military or national service.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
Recognizes a full decade of loyal and honorable regular military service in the armed forces.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Honors two decades of distinguished and dedicated duty in the Singapore military.
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
Awarded to servicemen who deploy overseas on operational, combat support, or humanitarian missions.
Tsunami Relief Operation Medal
Special operational medal awarded for massive disaster relief efforts after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
