Regulations for the Navy Part IIICentral Regulations · 1957
(1) A break is service not exceeding 3 years (5 years in the case of reservists) if due to any cause other than desertion imprisonment, or misconduct, shall not break the continuity of “V.G”. Character or of recommendations for the Medal.
(2) Ex-servicemen who re-enter shall be permitted to reckon their former service which counts for pension towards the award of the Medal.