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The York 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.
| York Medal | |
|---|---|
 Service ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Commemorative military medal |
| Awarded for | Contribution to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment |
| Presented by | Royal Yorkshire Regiment |
| Eligibility | Members of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and civilians |
Medal
editThe Yorkshire Regiment Medal is circular in shape.[1]
- Obverse: the badge of the Royal 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.
List of recipients
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Captain Tom Moore inspires the next generation of soldiers". Army Be the Best. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "'Invaluable' Yorkshire soldier awarded prestigious regimental medal". British Army. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "On Parade at Dale Barracks". Yorkshire Regiment. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "Publications". The Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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