Armed Forces: Medals
Commons · Question 116720 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the criteria for awarding the Wider Service Medal permit the inclusion of operations conducted on UK territory.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 10 Mar 2026
Eligibility for the Wider Service Medal (WSM) in relation to Operation INTERFLEX was last reviewed by the Operational Recognition Board (ORB) on 20 November 2025. The Board recognises the challenges of prolonged separation for personnel serving on Operati...