Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal is a long service medal presented to the officers, petty officers, and rates of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) who complete 20 years of service. While the RFA services the fleet of the Royal Navy around the world, RFA crews are civilians and thus not eligible for Royal Navy awards and decorations. In 2001, a Royal Warrant was promulgated establishing the medal to recognize the long and efficient service the RFA personnel.[2] The first awards were presented in 2003 with some 400 RFA personnel eligible for award.[3]

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal
Ribbon of the medal
Countrythe United Kingdom
TypeLong service medal
EligibilityOfficers, petty officers, and rates of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Awarded for20 years service
StatusCurrently awarded
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal[1]
Next (lower)Prison Services (Operational Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal[1]

References

  1. "No. 62529". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 January 2019. p. 327.
  2. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal: Royal Warrant. London: The Stationery Office. 2001. ISBN 9780101526425.
  3. "Golden Year for RFA men". Navy News. August 2003. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
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