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Iraq Medal1

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Last Edited: 28 Oct 2021

Notes

  • Note for Web*: Iraq Medal The Iraq medal is awarded to personnel who completed operational service in Iraq between 20 January 2003 and 22 May 2011.

    To be considered for the medal with clasp ’19 Mar – 28 Apr 03’, you must have:

    served in Zone One between 19 March 03 and 28 April 03
    completed 7 days continuous service, or
    served as aircrew flying into Zone One and completed 2 or more operational sorties (no more than 1 sortie per day)

    To be considered for the medal only, you must have:

    completed 30 days continuous service in either Zone One or Zone Two, or
    served as aircrew flying into Zones One or Two, or
    served as aircrew based outside of Iraq and completed 10 operational sorties (no more than 1 sortie per day)

    The clasp is to be worn on the ribbon of the medal. The colours of the ribbon represent the Iraq landscape.

    Criteria for this medal is complex and the above is a guide only. If you think you might be eligible, contact the MOD Medal Office..

Citations

  1. [S49] Website Web Site online (www.) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility#world-war-2-medals [Sept 2021].