Campaign Medal

UN Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF)

Context

Established in June 1974 to supervise the cease-fire between Israel and Syria; to supervise the disengagement (redeployment) of Syrian and Israeli forces; and, to establish a buffer zone, as provided in the Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian Forces of 31 May 1974. The Mission continues to perform its functions effectively with the cooperation of the parties.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 1 June 1974 to the present.

UN Emergency Force Middle East (UNEFME)

Context

Established in October 1973 to supervise the cease-fire between Egyptian and Israeli forces and, following the conclusion of the agreements of 18 January 1974 and 4 September 1975, to supervise the redeployment of Egyptian and Israeli forces and to control the buffer zones established under those agreements. The mandate for this Mission expired in July 1979 and the troops were withdrawn.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 26 October 1973 to 24 July 1979.

UN India Pakistan Observation Mission (UNIPOM)

Context

The UN Security Council established UNIPOM to ensure supervision of the cease-fire and the withdrawal of all armed personnel from the Rann of Kutch to Kashmir, a 1,000-mile segment of the western India-Pakistan border. In February 1966, following a peace conference in Tashkent, the two armies withdrew to their own sides of the border and UNIPOM was disbanded the next month.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 22 September 1965 to 24 March 1966.

UN Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP)

Context

In the interest of international peace and security, the Mission was established in March 1964 to use its best efforts to prevent the recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions. Since the hostilities of 1974, the mandate has included supervising the cease-fire and maintaining a buffer zone between the lines of the Cyprus National Guard and of the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot forces.

UN Yemen Observer Mission (UNYOM)

Context

Established in July 1963 to observe and certify the implementation of the disengagement agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic, this Mission ended its activities and was withdrawn in September 1964.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 60 days consecutive service between 11 June 1963 to 04 September 1964.

Description

A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter.

On the obverse, the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief.

UN Temporary Executive Authority in West New Guinea (UNTEA)

Context

Established in October 1962 to maintain peace and security in the territory under the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority established by agreement between Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. UNSF monitored the cease-fire and helped ensure law and order during the transition period, pending transfer to Indonesia. Upon completion of the mandate, the Mission was withdrawn in April 1963.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 October 1962 to 31 April 1963.

UN Organization in Congo (ONUC)

Context

ONUC was established initially in July 1960 to ensure the withdrawal of Belgian forces, to assist the Government in maintaining law and order, and to provide technical assistance. The function of ONUC was subsequently modified to include maintaining the territorial integrity and the political independence of the Congo, preventing the occurrence of civil war, and securing the removal from the Congo of all foreign military, paramilitary and advisory personnel not under the United Nations Command, and all mercenaries.

UN Military Observer Group in India & Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

Context

The mission was established in January 1948 to supervise the cease-fire between India and Pakistan, in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 6 months consecutive service between 20 January 1949 to the present (Canadian participation ended 20 January 1979).

Description

A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter.

On the obverse, the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief.

UN Good Offices Mission in Afghanistan & Pakistan (UNGOMAP)

Context

To assist the Representative of the Secretary-General to lend his good offices to the parties in ensuring the implementation of the Agreements on the Settlement of the Situation Relating to Afghanistan and, in this context, to investigate and report possible violations of any of the provisions of the agreements from May 1988 to March 1990.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 May 1988 to 15 March 1990.

Description

A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter.

UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine (UNTSO)

Context

A force to observe and maintain the cease-fire and general armistice agreements between Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria, following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 6 months consecutive service between 23 June 1948 to the present time.

Description

A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter.

On the obverse, the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief.