NZDF PAM does not hold or administer any stock of awards, decorations or medals issued under the auspices of the NZ Royal Honours system (i.e. Please note that for a service person to be eligible for a medal, we need to be able to confirm that they served with the New Zealand Army for a minimum of six months. A photograph on its own will not be sufficient to prove service, but could support other documents if the image is clear and the person is identified. If we do not hold a military personnel file for someone who served with the Home Guard we will ask applicants if they can provide us with evidence of service such as old copies of the NZ Gazette, copies of posting notices, or letters home. This is likely due to the New Zealand Army purging a large number of military personnel documents in the years following World War II. Unfortunately the military personnel files of many of those who served in the Home Guard have not survived to the present day. To apply for a medal and for general enquiries on medal entitlement, (for you or for a family member) or for information on which medals have already been issued (and when) you will need to complete the Medals application form and provide supporting information that is requested on the form.įor information on the application process for the COVID-19 Response Recognition Award click here.

We are working on rectifying this situation as quickly as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the volume of Personnel Archives and/or Medals requests currently on hand, please be aware that we may not be in a position to provide you with a decision on your request within the statutory time period.

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