Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 78998

Military Decorations

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 18 October 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating a medal for servicemen and women who leave the armed forces before becoming eligible for medals under existing schemes.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Whilst we are grateful to all those who serve in our Armed Forces, it remains the position that medals are awarded only in recognition of operational Service, acts of gallantry, and long and meritorious Service; they are not awarded for Service alone. The...

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