Sierra Leone Independence Medal
TypeCommemorative Medal
Awarded forService in Sierra Leone at independence
Presented bySierra Leone, United Kingdom
EligibilityMilitary and police personnel
Established26 April 1961
Total5,500
Ribbon bar
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Ceylon Police Independence Medal[1]
Next (lower)Jamaica Independence Medal[1]

The Sierra Leone Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Sierra Leone, to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces, Sierra Leone Naval Volunteer Force and the Police Force who were serving on the 27 April 1961. Members of United Kingdom Land Forces seconded to the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces also qualified.[2]

5,500 medals were supplied by the Royal Mint.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3353.
  2. ^ a b c d "No. 42341". The London Gazette. 28 April 1961. p. 3164.
  3. ^ Farrell, Tony (June 2021). "Pre-republic Sierra Leone police and fire brigades awards". Orders & Medals Research Society Journal. 60 (2): 114–117. ISSN 1474-3353.
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