Iraq Medal (Australia)
The Iraq Medal was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister John Howard in 2004. The Iraq Medal is awarded to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who served in or around Iraq (19 March 2003 – 25 November 2013) during the Iraq War. ADF personnel are also recognised by the 'IRAQ 2003' clasp to the Australian Active Service Medal.
| Iraq Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse (left), reverse (right) and ribbon (bottom) of the medal | |
| Type | Campaign Medal |
| Awarded for | Service on Operation Falconer, Catalyst, Riverbank or Kruger |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | recognises service of Australian Defence Force personnel in designated operations in the Iraq region from 18 March 2003 |
| Campaign(s) | Iraq War |
| Status | Closed - last issued in 2011 to a member of the SECDET XVIII (CPP Team) at the Al Minhad Air Base. |
| Established | 30 September 2004 |
| Total | 16,828 as of 30 June 2010 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Afghanistan Medal |
| Next (lower) | Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 |
| Related | Australian Active Service Medal |
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