British Troops to Receive New Medal Recognising Heroism in Afghanistan Evacuation

British Troops to Receive New Medal Recognising Heroism in Afghanistan Evacuation
UK armed forces lead Afghan evacuees to a plane at Kabul airport, Afghanistan, in an undated file photo. LPhot Ben Shread/MoD/PA
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British Armed Forces personnel who took part in the evacuation of more than 15,000 people from Afghanistan in August 2021 are set to receive a new medal recognising their efforts, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

Personnel will receive the existing Operational Service Medal Afghanistan, featuring a new clasp reading “Operation Pitting”, recognising their contribution to the evacuation of Afghan and British nationals.