Yorkshire Regiment Medal
The Yorkshire Regiment Medal is an annual, regiment wide, commemorative medal presented to an individual from the British Army's Yorkshire Regiment who has been considered to have made the greatest contribution to the aims of the Regiment over the course of the previous year.
| Yorkshire Regiment Medal | |
|---|---|
 Service ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Commemorative military medal |
| Awarded for | Contribution to the Yorkshire Regiment |
| Presented by | Yorkshire Regiment |
| Eligibility | Members of the Yorkshire Regiment, and civilians |
Medal
The Yorkshire Regiment Medal is circular in shape.[1]
- Obverse: the badge of the Yorkshire Regiment with the inscription THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT.
- Ribbon: a broad central red stripe, flanked each side by a stripe of black, with an outer stripe of khaki green, the regimental colours.
Notable recipients
- Captain Tom Moore, awarded the medal on the occasion of his 100th Birthday, for his "outstanding contribution to our military effectiveness and military reputation".[1][2]
References
- "Captain Tom Moore inspires the next generation of soldiers". Army Be the Best. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "Captain Tom's appeal tops £32m on 100th birthday". BBC News. 2020-04-30. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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