Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Ribbon.png
Ribbon of the medal
Country the United Kingdom
Type Long service medal
Eligibility Officers, petty officers, and rates of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Awarded for 20 years service
Status Currently 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]

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]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56878. p. 3353. 17 March 2003.
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