| Iraq Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Campaign Medal |
| Awarded for | Service on Operation Falconer, Catalyst, Riverbank or Kruger |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | recognises service of Australian Defence Force personnel in designated operations in the Iraq region from 18 March 2003 |
| Campaign(s) | Iraq War |
| Status | Closed - last issued in 2011 to a member of the SECDET XVIII (CPP Team) at the Al Minhad Air Base. |
| Established | 30 September 2004 |
| Total | 16,828 as of 30 June 2010 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Afghanistan Medal |
| Next (lower) | Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 |
| Related | Australian Active Service Medal |
The Iraq Medal was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister John Howard in 2004.[1] The Iraq Medal is awarded to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who served in or around Iraq (19 March 2003 – 25 November 2013) during the Iraq War. ADF personnel are also recognised by the 'IRAQ 2003' clasp to the Australian Active Service Medal.