Apply For A Medal
If you served in the armed forces and are eligible, you can apply for a medal.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
If you were awarded a medal for service in any of the following forces, then you can apply.
- The Army
- The Royal Navy
- The Royal Marines
- The Royal Air Force (RAF)
- The Home Guard
- The Reserve Forces
There are eligibility requirements for each medal you have to meet.
Read a list of the eligibility requirements on the GOV UK website.
I want to apply for a relative
You are able to apply for a medal on someone else's behalf.
If they are still alive, you must have Lasting Power of Attorney.
If your veteran relative has died, you can only apply if you're the next of kin; in other words, the veteran's partner, spouse, eldest child, or eldest grandchild.
How do I apply for a medal?
You can download the form from the GOV UK website and return it to the address listed on the form.
If you're applying on behalf of someone else, please include a copy of your Power of Attorney or Veteran's Death Certificate.
Apply for a medal
Download and fill in the form from the GOV UK website.
How long do I have to wait?
Providing all eligibility criteria have been met, the medal will arrive within 12 weeks of applying.
If you have any questions about your medal application, you can email the MOD at: dbs-medals@mod.uk