South Atlantic Medal Without Rosette
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“ South Atlantic Recognition ”
I would Like to see the Goverment of today to at last give the followig ships the RECOGNITION that they they deserve for the part that they played in OPERATION CORPERATE in 1982. The following ships set sail from the UK at the Back end of may and early June as part of the Falklands Task Force. They would arrive of the Ascensions from mid June onwards,then they would head straight down to the Falkland Islands and the TEZ. HMS BIRMINGHAM,DIOMEDE,SOUTHAMPTON, DANE,APOLLO,BACCANTE,BRECON,LEDBURY,ST HELENA,RFA OLWEN, RCT LANDING CRAFT ANTWERP,ARROMANCES RANGTIRA. ALSO many Men & Woeman of the ARMY AND ROYAL AIR FORCE and Merchant Navy. When we left the UK the, War/Conflict had not ended,so we were all exspected to join the already Brave Men and Woeman that had already gone south. They had fought a long hard war and many brave people were sadley lost who showed true professionalism and heroism. They had put the Great back into Great Britain and took the Falklands back. We served along side HMS INVICIBLE,BRISTOL in the TEZ and would return home some four weeks after them. Also the following Ships would arrive later HMS ILLUSTRIOUS,and many others she would take over the duty of Total Air cover from INVINCIBLE untill the runway in Port Stanley was repaired and extended to accommodate the RAF Phantoms who would arrive in October of 82. We did not accure the full 30 days sevice needed after the war but missed out on it by a matter of a few days but would be down for 5 months. Much work still needed to be done, mine fields to be cleared at sea and land runway put back into operation rebuilding of the falklands, and the falklands still needed to be defended and still does to this day. You can not do all of this in 30 days after the fighting has stopped. Conditions remained harsh and equipment was poor along with all the unexploded and mines and ordnance to deal with. This was all achieved with total professionalism and beyond the call of nomal dutie the goverment of the day in 82 and the Top Brass of all three Armed Forces should hang there heads in shame for the total lack of Recognition shown to the people who did not make the 30 days qualifcation period but made 20 days plus of all 3 armed services, IT WAS A WAR!!
We do not ask for a South Atlantic Medal with Rosette, But one without.
This is not in any way to undermine the existing members of the SAM with ROSETTE. The SAM without Rosette was awarded to sevice personel on the Ascensions 4000 miles away and back in the UK. We sailed as OPERATION CORPERATE FALKLANDS TASK FORCE and came home as OPERATION CORPERATE as well as those Army Regiments and also the RAF.
They should make this happen even if its 30 years to late!!!
We do not ask for a South Atlantic Medal with Rosette, But one without.
This is not in any way to undermine the existing members of the SAM with ROSETTE. The SAM without Rosette was awarded to sevice personel on the Ascensions 4000 miles away and back in the UK. We sailed as OPERATION CORPERATE FALKLANDS TASK FORCE and came home as OPERATION CORPERATE as well as those Army Regiments and also the RAF.
They should make this happen even if its 30 years to late!!!
It would be great if we could get support from SAMA 82 on this subject as well as a people who served at the time,and from all 3 Armed sevices who were down south in 82. Many people over the years have spoken to there local MPS and it has been raised in the House of Commons over the years,But the Top Brass say they will not change things because of the 5 year Rule. Its simple this Rule needs to change as well as the criteria.
After the Argentine surrender thing were not concluded in the Falklands, Yes the Fighting had ended but much work was still needed to be done which can not be done in 30 Days. It all boils down to Money!! And lack of will.
After the Argentine surrender thing were not concluded in the Falklands, Yes the Fighting had ended but much work was still needed to be done which can not be done in 30 Days. It all boils down to Money!! And lack of will.
Hi Francis,
Thanks very much for your support this is not just for the above ships, this is also for the Army, RAF, and the RFAS much work still needed to be done. all conflicts after this, were awarded medals along time after they had stopped the fighting stage. Major things still happened after the 14th june..... Southern Thule fell on the 20th June..... Gurkha Rifleman killed at Goose Green 24th June.... A scrambled GR3 caused serious injuries to eleven Welsh Guards from a sidewinder missile on the of 13 July at Stanley Airfield. Ships still going to Action Stations as well as using live ammunition against Subs and AGIS mine fields etc. A safe place was not a place called the Falklands for a long long time after the 141th of June 82. This is for all the People who were part of Operation Corporate!!!
This will is not to undermine the Brave people who were awarded the SAM with Rosette, as this is for the SAM without Rosette, the same as the people on the Ascensions 3300 miles away and further afield.
Thanks very much for your support this is not just for the above ships, this is also for the Army, RAF, and the RFAS much work still needed to be done. all conflicts after this, were awarded medals along time after they had stopped the fighting stage. Major things still happened after the 14th june..... Southern Thule fell on the 20th June..... Gurkha Rifleman killed at Goose Green 24th June.... A scrambled GR3 caused serious injuries to eleven Welsh Guards from a sidewinder missile on the of 13 July at Stanley Airfield. Ships still going to Action Stations as well as using live ammunition against Subs and AGIS mine fields etc. A safe place was not a place called the Falklands for a long long time after the 141th of June 82. This is for all the People who were part of Operation Corporate!!!
This will is not to undermine the Brave people who were awarded the SAM with Rosette, as this is for the SAM without Rosette, the same as the people on the Ascensions 3300 miles away and further afield.
The Diomede was detached from the exclusion zone to escort an RFA to Chile, as they had recently bought it and wanted delivery. I believe that the time this took was deducted from our qualifying time for the SMA. I also recall that the Diomede came under fire, albeit briefly, from an Argentine aircraft. We answered this challenge and it went on its merry way. Thats not war then ? Mutual exchange of gunfire ? Shame on you MOD and all the long range snipers in your comfy offices, homes and clubs in London.
hi,
i served on HMS Glamorgan during the conflict and received my sam with rosette some 10m months later through the mail in a beat up box. i was disgusted with this but at least i got one. we could only do oyr job because of the people behind us and the ones on the way to take over from us. The job was not concluded on the 14th of june. credit is due to all, give the guys and girls thier medals.
i served on HMS Glamorgan during the conflict and received my sam with rosette some 10m months later through the mail in a beat up box. i was disgusted with this but at least i got one. we could only do oyr job because of the people behind us and the ones on the way to take over from us. The job was not concluded on the 14th of june. credit is due to all, give the guys and girls thier medals.
Hi.. My brother was AB (Diver) Mark Sell, who I believe returned from the Falklands on HMS Brecon. He passed away 20yrs ago of Rabies while living in Thailand so I am trying to find out more about his time in the Falklands to pass onto his daughter, who has just arrived from Thailand to visit us.
Any info on him or anyone that knew him would be helpful.
Thanks
sell.karen@googlemail.com
Any info on him or anyone that knew him would be helpful.
Thanks
sell.karen@googlemail.com
New evidence has come to light and things have moved on with pace, the medal review team is aware of this new information, if anyone would like this information contact either myself (ianmcvitie@hotmail.com) or Nigel (nigelmorris4@btinternet.com)
Nigel, I believe the recent decision by the Awards Committee to give recognition to those who served at Suez and on the Russian Convoys clearly indicates that they have taken note of the recommendations made by the Medals Review Team. This must give some hope for campainers of the SAM as clearly the 5 years rule was not applied against these recent decisions. I clearly cannot see any reason at all why this campaign cannot be looked at again, especially after the new evidence was submitted. I believe it would be a travesty of justice if this was not looked at again. Like you I served on the Diomede and believe our trip down South was anything but normal, right up to the time we arrived home at the end of the year.
On a lighter note - one crew member in my mess was so distraught about missing out on the SAM by only a few days that we had our engineers make one for him with the words Not the Falkland Island Medal inscribed. We had our very valued 1st Lt. present it to him along with a pint of beer to cheer him up.
Lets hope they do look seriously at all those campaigns mentioned in the Report and act correctly this time round. They will not open pandoras box. Service Personnel are far too sensible for that.
Allen Walker (Ex CWEM(R) - HMS Diomede)
On a lighter note - one crew member in my mess was so distraught about missing out on the SAM by only a few days that we had our engineers make one for him with the words Not the Falkland Island Medal inscribed. We had our very valued 1st Lt. present it to him along with a pint of beer to cheer him up.
Lets hope they do look seriously at all those campaigns mentioned in the Report and act correctly this time round. They will not open pandoras box. Service Personnel are far too sensible for that.
Allen Walker (Ex CWEM(R) - HMS Diomede)
Allen, i could not agree more!! Lads of the Diomede have paid for our ships Logs from the National Archive and had them sent to us, this gives a clear indication of what our ship did in the Falklands. It also puts shame on our Government at the time and the truth which they forgot to tell us all. I am more than willing to send you a copy of this as well as all the Top secret documents they didnt want to come out. Risk and Rigour has been met by our ship and then some. HMS Diomede, Birmingham, and Danae also get mentioned in the United Nations. If you would like a copy contact me on my email. Sir John Holmes has all of the information in his posession. Nigel
I was the L/Reg on the Diomede during 82, my Action Station being in the wheelhouse. The "war" was decreed to have finished on June 14th, this being, at the time, the final date for qualifying for the SAM. Yet I clearly remember going to full Action Stations, hearing and feeling ! the turret fire 6 salvos at an approaching Argie aircraft after this date. As we were technically under a "cease fire" agreement, the Rules of Engagement came into play. These, defined by the Oxford Companion of Military History, state "Although they are not fail-safe, these rules ensure that military force is only employed as a last resort, and within the confines of national law. In situations where military forces confront one another, rules of engagement are laid down to prevent escalation of hostilities or their premature commencement, but they must not be so prescriptive as to impinge upon necessary action". These rules now gave us permission to defend ourselves. Also, if the war finished on June 14th, why does the Ships Log state on 10th August "Hands to Action. Not Excercise". There is also evidence that even as late as Oct 82, RAF Stanley was deploying air raid warnings due to their radar detecting enemy air craft approaching the Islands. Following the expiry of the 30 yr secrecy rule, these facts are now in the public domain for all to see. My thanks to Nigel Morris (see above posts) for his tenacity in putting together our case to finally be awarded that which we have earned.
Diomede did go to Action Stations on Aug 10, at approx 13:40. 2 Harriers were scrambled from Port Stanley, i believe contact was assessed as a surveilance aircraft from Rio Grande..
Sir John Holmes Medal Review Team:
Sir John Holmes Medal Review Team have now submitted their report on the South Atlantic Medal without Rosette to the Cabinet Office, for the above extension to the criteria set, post July 12Th 1982 for the above Medal. This will then go to the Sub HD Committee and then to the HD Committee as per Sir Johns Medal review Report in July 2012. If anyone would like any more info please contact myself or Ian Mcvitie. Hope this is of help and keeps you all up to speed.
Nigel
Sir John Holmes Medal Review Team have now submitted their report on the South Atlantic Medal without Rosette to the Cabinet Office, for the above extension to the criteria set, post July 12Th 1982 for the above Medal. This will then go to the Sub HD Committee and then to the HD Committee as per Sir Johns Medal review Report in July 2012. If anyone would like any more info please contact myself or Ian Mcvitie. Hope this is of help and keeps you all up to speed.
Nigel
I arrived on the Islands too late too ... Royal Engineer, I extended my contract by 6 months so I could take part in conflict but that did not go to plan ... I personally was disgusted in the decision and left the army. I remember a few latecomers being badly injured by AP mines yet they gave medals to SS in London ... Finally I was looking for reference to a old mate when I found this and another site which hosted a report by a Woolwich Surgeon and it actually list several amputees who received their injuries after the ceasefire. I tarnished my entire 9 year military experience not being acknowledge but imagine how it might feel without a medal or a leg ..... shameful really.
I arrived on the Islands too late too ... Royal Engineer, I extended my contract by 6 months so I could take part in conflict but that did not go to plan ... I personally was disgusted in the decision and left the army. I remember a few latecomers being badly injured by AP mines yet they gave medals to SS in London ... Finally I was looking for reference to a old mate when I found this and another site which hosted a report by a Woolwich Surgeon and it actually list several amputees who received their injuries after the ceasefire. I tarnished my entire 9 year military experience not being acknowledge but imagine how it might feel without a medal or a leg ..... shameful really.
I arrived on the Islands too late too ... Royal Engineer, I extended my contract by 6 months so I could take part in conflict but that did not go to plan ... I personally was disgusted in the decision and left the army. I remember a few latecomers being badly injured by AP mines yet they gave medals to SS in London ... Finally I was looking for reference to a old mate when I found this and another site which hosted a report by a Woolwich Surgeon and it actually list several amputees who received their injuries after the ceasefire. I tarnished my entire 9 year military experience not being acknowledge but imagine how it might feel without a medal or a leg ..... shameful really.
Hi Phil Smith,
I have read your post above and you are correct in what you say. But I am very interested in the sapper that you talk about who has lost his leg and didnt get a medal. Also can you tell me the Woolwich Surgeons report that you talk about. In fact six out of eleven cases wounded after the cease fire required amputations from mines etc. Much more is coming out about this day by day. So if you can contact me that would be great.
Nigel Morris
I have read your post above and you are correct in what you say. But I am very interested in the sapper that you talk about who has lost his leg and didnt get a medal. Also can you tell me the Woolwich Surgeons report that you talk about. In fact six out of eleven cases wounded after the cease fire required amputations from mines etc. Much more is coming out about this day by day. So if you can contact me that would be great.
Nigel Morris
If anyone wants to look at Cabinet Papers and OD(SA) papers from 1982 and the Risk and Rigour document that Nigel and myself put together for our case you can, Nigel has uploaded them on Facebook on the group HMS Diomede.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/334566506659499/
Ian
https://www.facebook.com/groups/334566506659499/
Ian
Hi All, please find latest from the Medal Review Team,
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when he expects to receive the report of Sir John Holmes’ independent review of military medal arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
Francis Maude (Minister for the Cabinet Office, Conservative)
Sir John Holmes is continuing his work on military medals. The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee will meet early in the new year to discuss his further recommendations.
Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 18 November 2013, c794W)
Note: Indications from the medal review team is that all medals have been reviewed and reports have been sent to Government. They are not in a position to elaborate further.
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when he expects to receive the report of Sir John Holmes’ independent review of military medal arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
Francis Maude (Minister for the Cabinet Office, Conservative)
Sir John Holmes is continuing his work on military medals. The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee will meet early in the new year to discuss his further recommendations.
Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 18 November 2013, c794W)
Note: Indications from the medal review team is that all medals have been reviewed and reports have been sent to Government. They are not in a position to elaborate further.
I also went down to FI on the Rangatera, the hardships started before we arrived with the breakdown of the osmosis plant on the ship. However that is a side issue, I have just read the review and was struck by the comments regarding hardship and rigour beyond that which would be expected in normal service, al those who were engaged in the repair and extension of the airfield certainly encountered that. Not considering the weather we had to work in and around unexploded munitions, mines and booby traps for some considerable time. the mine clearance boys did a great job at the airfield but some months after arrival they were still working there. one of the last areas to be finally cleared was to airfield project office area where a number of cluster bombs were found, I had walked through this area on a daily basis one step of the path and I and the rest of the team who worked there could have been maimed or killed. We also had the strain of constant alerts and sorties by the RAF when it was thought that the argies were on the way back or doing a recce. I was at the side of the runway the day the harrier dropped its sidewinders and injured the Welsh Guard lads just a couple of hundred yards away, that was not good to see let alone experience as those poor lads did. I could go on further but I think we all remember those days all too clearly. As others have said before give us our SAM we earned it!
Hi All, I have just had this message sent to me from the Cabinet Office via my MP James Wharton. Who asked when the Committee on the Grant of Decorations, Honours and Medals (HD Committee) would be meeting to discuss any possible changes to the eligibility for the South Atlantic Medal. This is one of a number of outstanding issues under consideration as part of the Military Medals Review led by Sir John Holmes. It is intended that these should be considered at a single meeting of the HD Committee, which has been arranged for January. 2014
No recognition for freezing your nuts off for 6 months in south georgia for 6 months. First light and last light stand too with weapons and ammo carried with you the whole time. Armed ski patrols and stagging on at hope sangar with gpmg and night scope in case of re-invasion is more than just an exercise me thinks.
Even though the criteria was set over 30 years ago it still has to follow royal protocol in getting its final approval and signature from Her Majesty.
We don’t know what the HD Committee’s decision was at the end of last month but we have been assured by the Medal review team that they will let us know when they find out. We remain positive.
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 2:25 PM
To: imcvitie@gmail.com
Subject: HD Committee
Dear Mr McVitie,
Thank you for your e-mail of 3 February. I can confirm that HD Committee met last month and discussed recommendations by Sir John Holmes about military medals. There are, however, still a number of further steps that have to be taken before any announcement can be made and work on this is in hand. No date has yet been set for any announcement.
Yours sincerely,
Cabinet Office
Honours and Appointments Secretariat
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ
Just wanted to give everyone an update of where myself and Nigel are on the campaign.
The Full Honours and Decorations Committee met at the end of last month to discuss further recommendations made by Sir John Holmes regarding the SAM and other medals and I had a reply back from the Cabinet Office stating that there are still further steps before an announcement can be made. We are hoping for an announcement soon.
We don’t know what the HD Committee’s decision was at the end of last month but we have been assured by the Medal review team that they will let us know when they find out. We remain positive.
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 2:25 PM
To: imcvitie@gmail.com
Subject: HD Committee
Dear Mr McVitie,
Thank you for your e-mail of 3 February. I can confirm that HD Committee met last month and discussed recommendations by Sir John Holmes about military medals. There are, however, still a number of further steps that have to be taken before any announcement can be made and work on this is in hand. No date has yet been set for any announcement.
Yours sincerely,
Cabinet Office
Honours and Appointments Secretariat
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ
Just wanted to give everyone an update of where myself and Nigel are on the campaign.
The Full Honours and Decorations Committee met at the end of last month to discuss further recommendations made by Sir John Holmes regarding the SAM and other medals and I had a reply back from the Cabinet Office stating that there are still further steps before an announcement can be made. We are hoping for an announcement soon.
I sailed with with the MV Rangitira with other soldiers, airmen and served 28 days on Ops but missed the SAM by 3 days, but poor colleagues who got sent home injured got the medal. We worked 7 days a week to open the runway, clear buildings of booby traps and clean up the Island. would have been nice to have the qualifying period extended for the few days needed for the SAM.
Just want to put on an update on where myself and Nigel are with the medal review. Here are the latest updates from the Cabinet Office :
5th February 2014 -
"..I can confirm that the HD Committee met last month and discussed recommendations by Sir John Holmes about military medals.
There are, however, still a number of further steps that have to be taken before any announcement can be made and work on this is in hand. No date has yet been set for any announcement."
28th February -
Thank you for your e-mail of 28 February and your e-mail earlier today.
Following HD Committee’s meeting last month, the next stage in the process is for HD Committee’s report to go forward for final approval. I fear that I cannot predict when this process will be completed. Once approval has been given an announcement will be made though, as I have already advised, no decisions have yet been made about what form such an announcement will take.
HD Committee reports are not published.
Nigel and myself have been working hard behind the scenes on this since our meeting at the Cabinet Office in Jun 2012 and we hope that now the final report from the HD Committee is awaiting its final approval from Her Majesty that a decision will be imminent.
Ian
5th February 2014 -
"..I can confirm that the HD Committee met last month and discussed recommendations by Sir John Holmes about military medals.
There are, however, still a number of further steps that have to be taken before any announcement can be made and work on this is in hand. No date has yet been set for any announcement."
28th February -
Thank you for your e-mail of 28 February and your e-mail earlier today.
Following HD Committee’s meeting last month, the next stage in the process is for HD Committee’s report to go forward for final approval. I fear that I cannot predict when this process will be completed. Once approval has been given an announcement will be made though, as I have already advised, no decisions have yet been made about what form such an announcement will take.
HD Committee reports are not published.
Nigel and myself have been working hard behind the scenes on this since our meeting at the Cabinet Office in Jun 2012 and we hope that now the final report from the HD Committee is awaiting its final approval from Her Majesty that a decision will be imminent.
Ian
Latest Update Men,
James Wharton (Stockton South, Conservative)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office
(1) when the Honours and Decorations Committee last met to consider the recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for the awarding of military medals;
(2) when the Honours and Decorations Committees report from its last meeting to consider the recommendations of Sir John Holmes will go forward for final approval.
Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 13 March 2014, c286W)
Photo of Francis Maude
Francis Maude (The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General; Horsham, Conservative)
The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) met in January 2014 and considered a number of recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for awarding military medals. The Committees report is now in the process of being formally approved
James Wharton (Stockton South, Conservative)
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office
(1) when the Honours and Decorations Committee last met to consider the recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for the awarding of military medals;
(2) when the Honours and Decorations Committees report from its last meeting to consider the recommendations of Sir John Holmes will go forward for final approval.
Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 13 March 2014, c286W)
Photo of Francis Maude
Francis Maude (The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General; Horsham, Conservative)
The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) met in January 2014 and considered a number of recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for awarding military medals. The Committees report is now in the process of being formally approved
All,
Sir John Holmes has now completed his Medal Review and we are pleased to announce that the criteria for this medal has now been extended to October the 21st 1982. This is for the SAM without Rosette, this is the official end date for Operation Corporate. This will cover all 3 Armed Services and also the Merchant Navy. Congratulations to all. Nigel Morris and Ian MacVitie
Sir John Holmes has now completed his Medal Review and we are pleased to announce that the criteria for this medal has now been extended to October the 21st 1982. This is for the SAM without Rosette, this is the official end date for Operation Corporate. This will cover all 3 Armed Services and also the Merchant Navy. Congratulations to all. Nigel Morris and Ian MacVitie
When will we be able to apply for the South Atlantic Medal? The people who deal with issuing medals seem to know nothing about this.
This is good news, well done for all of the hard work carried out. I wait to hear how we apply for this, or will we have to privately purchase these?
I have received an email from DBS saying that they will accept applications for the Medal from 1st October 2014.
Thanks guys.
Hi Peter Ziolkowski, rember me from 50 Sqn?
Hi Peter Ziolkowski, rember me from 50 Sqn?
All,
To follow this and how to apply for your medal I will attach this link.www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06514.pdf Once you go on this link look for the Leader of the House of Lords, you will see Independent medal Review. You can then click on all files and this will bring you to the South Atlantic Medal. You can also see all the results on medals since 1945. Hope this is of help to you all.
To follow this and how to apply for your medal I will attach this link.www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06514.pdf Once you go on this link look for the Leader of the House of Lords, you will see Independent medal Review. You can then click on all files and this will bring you to the South Atlantic Medal. You can also see all the results on medals since 1945. Hope this is of help to you all.
Will relatives of those who have since passed be able to claim the medal posthumously? My father served on Illustrious and sadly passed on the 24th August 2001 aged just 52.
Nigel, I also believe you were on Illustrious with my Dad, CPO (ME) Michael (Mick) Crawford around 1983-1985 before he moved on to HMS Roebuck
Sean,
Sorry about the sad loss of your Father along with so many other people who have sadly Crossed the Bar since 1982.
Answer to your Question, Yes your family will be able to claim your late Fathers Medal, all you will need to do is go on the Veterans UK Website and down load the medal application form and it will take you through the stages.
Sadly I did not serve with your late dad as I was on HMS Diomede in 1982, but I am sure he was a very fine and upstanding man.
Applications for the Medal will start from October the 1st 2014, but the Medal office will now let you start applying.
Yours,
Nigel
Sorry about the sad loss of your Father along with so many other people who have sadly Crossed the Bar since 1982.
Answer to your Question, Yes your family will be able to claim your late Fathers Medal, all you will need to do is go on the Veterans UK Website and down load the medal application form and it will take you through the stages.
Sadly I did not serve with your late dad as I was on HMS Diomede in 1982, but I am sure he was a very fine and upstanding man.
Applications for the Medal will start from October the 1st 2014, but the Medal office will now let you start applying.
Yours,
Nigel
I was with 847 squadron and also landed. On Falkland Islands may 1982 how do I apply for my medal,John toseland