Graham & Owain,
Thank you both for taking the time to reply, it is genuinely appreciated. I see that I got my dating wrong with makes a lot of sense as the way I was reading it would have meant the 'awarded' date was before the date on the medal!
After a cursory glance of the internet there does not appear to me much information on the award, apart from the basics, so maybe a confirmed recipient might help.
Owain, if I were to upload some clearer images of the inscription, do you think you would have a chance at reading and translating it?
Regards,
Jack