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The announcement was made to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first UK nuclear test. [2] In July 2023, the design of the new medal was released, with a commitment that many eligible veterans would receive their medals by Remembrance Sunday in November 2023. [3]
An estimated 22,000 veterans and civilians will be eligible for the Nuclear Test Medal, which has been introduced to mark the 70th anniversary of the nation’s first atomic test, Downing Street said.
Faslane Naval Base, home of the Vanguard-class submarines which carry the UK's nuclear arsenal. With the tactical nuclear weapons having been withdrawn from service, Trident was the UK's only remaining nuclear weapons system. [286] By this time, possession of nuclear weapons had become an important part of Britain's national identity.
Nuclear Test Medal: 21 November 2022: 1952–1967: Issued for service as part of the UK's nuclear weapons testing programmes [20] General Service Medal (1962) 6 October 1964: 24 December 1962 – 31 July 2007 [21] Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps. Replaced 1918 GSM. Rhodesia Medal: 1980: 1 December 1979 – 20 March 1980 [22]
First nuclear weapons test, conducted as part of the Manhattan Project. Tested the Mark 3 Fat Man design. Crossroads: 1946 2: 2: 2: 21 42: First postwar test series. Sandstone: 1948 3: 3: 3: 18 to 49 104: The first use of "levitated" cores made of oralloy. Tested components for Mark 4 design. Ranger: 1951 5: 5: 5: 1 to 22 40: First tests at the ...
The low estimates on the yield of the test—potentially less than a kiloton in strength—have led to speculation as to whether it was a fizzle (unsuccessful test), or not a genuine nuclear test at all. On May 25, 2009, North Korea announced having conducted a second nuclear test.
Commonwealth realms' orders, decorations and medals (in date of award and if authorised to be accepted and worn) Other Commonwealth members' orders, decorations and ...
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