Who can wear the British forces Defence Medal?
To apply for the Defence Medal, you must have either: 1080 days (3 years) service in the UK between 3 Sep 1939 and 8 May 1945. 1080 days (3 years) service in the Home Guard between 14 May 1940 and 31 Dec 1944 (you will also need to fill out and send the Home Guard service questionnaire)
Is there a National Service Medal UK?
The National Service Medal is an unofficial commemorative medal sold by Award Productions Ltd. and co-sponsored by the Royal British Legion. The medal is intended to recognize those who served as National Service conscripts for the United Kingdom between 1939 and 1960.
How do I apply for the National Service medal?
Please note there is no application form for the National Medal. Once a person has qualified they may approach their Chief Officer who has responsibility to make nominations to the Governor-General.
How long do you have to serve to be a veteran UK?
one day
Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
What is the Defense medal?
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared “national emergency”.
What qualifies you as a veteran UK?
Who is a “veteran” in the UK? Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations. “veteran” will be used to represent all former Armed Forces personnel.
How do I claim my National Service Medal?
How to apply. Download and fill in the medal application form. Apply through your unit if you’re still serving in the armed forces. If you’re applying on behalf of someone else, you must include a copy of either your lasting power of attorney or a death certificate.
What can you get a medal for?
Created in the wake of the Civil War, the Medal of Honor is awarded to those who risk their lives above and beyond the call of duty in “actual combat” against an armed enemy of the United States. Military tradition dictates all uniformed service members salute to Medal-of-Honor awardees regardless of rank.