Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal
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The Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal was established by Royal Warrant on 15 January 2002. Agreed to in principle by the Queen in 2000, the medal was created to recognise Northern Ireland Prison Service personnel who had served in the "difficult and often dangerous conflict" during the Troubles.[2] This included the murder of 28 prison staff, with dozens more wounded and many forced to move home due to intimidation.[3]
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Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal | |
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Type | Service medal |
Awarded for | 5 years of meritorious service |
Presented by | the United Kingdom |
Eligibility | Prison officers, and other staff of the Northern Ireland Prison Service |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 15 January 2002 |
Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal ribbon Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal ribbon for prison officers | |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal[1] |
Next (lower) | Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal[1] |
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