Campaign Medals – NZ General Service Medal 2002

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Solomon Islands) recognises service in the Solomon Islands contributing to the re-establishment of government and peace after the 2000 coup d’état. It was awarded to New Zealand personnel who served in the Solomon Islands and its waters between June 2000 and June 2002 including the International Peace Monitoring Team, and to those who served with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) from 2003-2013

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Solomon Islands) ribbon is green with narrow central stripes of dark blue and yellow. These are also the main colours of the Flag of the Solomon Islands.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Korea) is awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served a minimum of 30 days with the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission or the United Nations Honour Guard Company in Korea since 1 January 2001.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Korea) ribbon has a central stripe of red with narrow stripes of yellow and broad stripes of light blue on either side.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Afghanistan) was awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served in Afghanistan from December 2001. The medal recognises service in either the Primary Operational Area (Afghanistan itself), or in the Secondary Operational Area (other areas where supporting operations are based).

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. Two ribbons were issued for use with the NZGSM 2002 (Afghanistan): the Primary Operational Area ribbon is green with central stripes of black and red, while the Secondary Operational Area ribbon has the addition of a narrow light blue stripe on either edge. Black, red and green are the colours of the Flag of Afghanistan. Black represents the past, red for blood shed in the fight for independence, and green represents hope. The light blue edges for the secondary operational area ribbon represents service at sea and in the air in the areas surrounding Afghanistan.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2003) is awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served in Iraq from 2003 including service with United Nations mine clearance operations and with humanitarian and reconstruction projects.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Iraq 2003) ribbon has broad stripes of red and light green with narrower stripes of white and black.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Timor-Leste) was awarded to New Zealand personnel who served during and after the Timor–Leste crisis, between April 2006 and December 2012.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Timor-Leste) ribbon has red, yellow, and black stripes with a narrow central white stripe.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Counter-Piracy) is awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served in counter-piracy operations on the Arabian Sea and surrounding areas since 2009, including the deployment of HMNZS Te Mana from November 2013 to February 2014.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Counter-Piracy) ribbon is blue with a narrow central white stripe, and edged with narrow red and wide yellow stripes.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Greater Middle East) is awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served with regional security operations in the Middle East since December 2014 as well as those supporting the training mission in Iraq from other Middle East locations.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Greater Middle East) ribbon is blue, with narrow white, green, and yellow stripes on either side.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2015) is awarded to New Zealand personnel who have served in Iraq supporting operations to build the capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces since November 2014.

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (NZGSM 2002) was established to recognise the service of New Zealand Defence Force and civilian personnel in operations since 1 January 2000. Specific campaign service is denoted by different ribbon designs. The NZGSM 2002 (Iraq 2015) ribbon is yellow, with narrow green, white, and red stripes on either side.