later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground

this medal is a proud tribute to the service and sacrifice of the WWII generation

It may be awarded posthumously

The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus

those awarded before 1954 and those issued after 1954

OSM Afghanistan Op Herrick Medal with Afghanistan Bar Category_Campaign later became available to RAFOperational Service Medal Afghanistan the Op Herrick Medal. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particularly dangerous area.