Regulations for the Navy Part IICentral Regulations · 1957
(1) When a sailor has been deprived of the Good Conduct Medal or has forfeited it for misconduct, the medal may, with the approval of the Chief of the Naval Staff, be restored: -
(a) at any time, if the sailor has rendered some special service;
(b) on completion of 5 years service with continuous “V.G.” character.
(2) When a sailor is discharged before completing 5 years “V.G.” service required for restoration of the medal and subsequently re-enters, any further service with “V.G.” character may be allowed to count for the purpose of qualifying for restoration.