New military medal announced by Ministry of Defence

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It is the first operational medal for personnel who are not necessarily exposed to physical risk, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

A new military medal has been announced by the Defence Secretary to recognise personnel who fulfil “crucial operational roles” but are not necessarily exposed to physical threats.

The King has approved the WSM and recipients could include those deployed on the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, the MoD added.Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Our modern armed forces are among the best in the world and do incredible work across the globe. “It also recognises the ever-changing nature of warfare, underlining the importance of operations which deter adversaries in a pre-war world.”

 

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