NZGSM 2002 (Solomon Islands)

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New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Solomon Islands)
Obverse (top left) and reverse (top right) of the medal. Ribbon: 32mm, green with central yellow stripe flanked by two dark blue stripes.
Awarded by New Zealand
Type	Campaign medal
Eligibility	New Zealand forces.
Awarded for	Campaign service.
Campaign	Solomon Islands 2000-03.
Description	Silver disk, 38mm diameter.
Clasps	None authorised.
Statistics
Established	2002

The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Solomon Islands) (NZGSM 2002 (Sol)) was a New Zealand campaign medal for service in the Solomon Islands.

This medal was instituted in 2002 to recognise New Zealand personnel (both military and non military) who served in the Solomon Islands and its waters between June 2000 and June 2002. Eligibility for the medal was later extended to those New Zealand personnel who have served with the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) from 24 July 2003, and to New Zealand police personnel who provided support and assistance to the Solomon Islands Government in re-establishing order for 30 days or longer between 6 October 2002 and 23 July 2003.

RAMSI is an Australian led intervention force providing assistance in the restoration of law and order to the Solomon Islands. At the peak of New Zealand’s contribution to RAMSI, between September and November 2003, over 220 New Zealand Defence Force personnel and 35 New Zealand police officers were serving in the Solomon Islands. In all, over 700 New Zealand Defence Force personnel have served as part of RAMSI, as have more than 200 New Zealand police officers.

As at 15 August 2006, New Zealand military personnel continue to serve in the Solomon Islands. In addition, New Zealand police officers will continue to work in the long-term to help rebuild the Royal Solomon Islands Police.