King's Ambulance Service Medal
The King's Ambulance Service Medal, formerly the Queen's Ambulance Service Medal, is awarded to members of the NHS Ambulance Service (and equivalents) in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Channel Islands for distinguished service. It was introduced on 11 July 2011 and first awarded during the 2012 Birthday Honours. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "KAM" or "QAM" depending on when the award was made.
| King's Ambulance Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | "...devotion to duty over a prolonged period in the NHS Ambulance Service as shall have been of particular value to ... said Services and constituted an outstanding example to others". |
| Presented by | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Members of the NHS Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man or Channel Islands |
| Post-nominals | KAM (2022-Present) QAM (2011-2022) |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 11 July 2011 |
| First awarded | 2012 Birthday Honours |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | King's Fire Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | King's Volunteer Reserves Medal |
| Related | King's Police Medal King's Fire Service Medal |
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