Gulf Medal
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The Gulf War Medal was a campaign medal
approved in 1992, for issue to officers and men of British forces who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby
(the Liberation of Kuwait
) in 1990-91.
The medal alone was awarded to personnel for thirty days continuous service in the Middle East (in a defined area of operations, including Cyprus) between 2 August 1990 and 7 March 1991. Two clasps were authorised for those who served in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion, and for those who took part in operations to liberate Kuwait. In undress uniform, a rosette is worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of either clasp.
The breakdown of awards to the armed forces was as follows:
About 1,500 civilians including American, Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand members of British Aerospace working at Dhahran and Riyadh also received the medal with the clasp 16th Jan to 28th Feb. Most were recently retired members of their respective country's armed forces.
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
approved in 1992, for issue to officers and men of British forces who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby
Operation Granby
Operation Granby was the name given to the British military operations during the Gulf War. 53,462 troops were deployed during the conflict. The total cost of operations was £2.434 billion of which at least £2.049 billion was paid for by other nations such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; £200...
(the Liberation of Kuwait
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
) in 1990-91.
The medal alone was awarded to personnel for thirty days continuous service in the Middle East (in a defined area of operations, including Cyprus) between 2 August 1990 and 7 March 1991. Two clasps were authorised for those who served in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion, and for those who took part in operations to liberate Kuwait. In undress uniform, a rosette is worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of either clasp.
The breakdown of awards to the armed forces was as follows:
| Service | Medal only | Medal with clasp 2 Aug 1990 | Medal with clasp 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2,409 | Nil | 3,942 | 6,351 |
| Royal Marines | 130 | Nil | 407 | 537 |
| Army | 4,093 | 46 | 34,692 | 38,831 |
| RAF | 5,673 | 20 | 8,275 | 13,968 |
| Total | 12,305 | 66 | 47,316 | 59,687 |
About 1,500 civilians including American, Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand members of British Aerospace working at Dhahran and Riyadh also received the medal with the clasp 16th Jan to 28th Feb. Most were recently retired members of their respective country's armed forces.
Clasps
- 2 Aug 1990
- Awarded to the members of the Kuwait Liaison Team who were in Kuwait on this date.
- 16 Jan-28 Feb 1991
- Awarded for seven days continuous service between these dates in the designated Theatre of Operations. This clasp signifies service during the actual war.
See also
- Gulf War Military AwardsGulf War Military AwardsAfter the 1990-91 Gulf War, many of the forces issued service and campaign awards. This is a list of known awards:-Coalition Forces:Argentina*Medal for the Gulf War 1991Australia*Australian Active Service Medal with Kuwait claspBahrain...
- The British Gulf Medal 1990 - 91 - Detailed Images
- http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/Medals/Gulf.htm - MoD information page