Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 89557

Veterans: Military Decorations

Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Gareth Snell

Labour (Co-op)Stoke-on-Trent Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how veterans can obtain replacement medals when originals have been (a) lost and (b) stolen in cases where ill health has delayed the submission of (i) police and (ii) insurance reports.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains a long-established policy whereby, upon receipt of proof of loss, due to fire or flood (a successful insurance claim), or theft (a police report), our Medal Office will provide replacement medals. The requirement fo...

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