Jamaica Independence Medal
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TypeIndependence Medal
Awarded forService in Jamaica at independence
Presented by
Jamaica
JamaicaEligibilityMilitary personnel and civilians
| Jamaica Independence Medal | |
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| Type | Independence Medal |
| Awarded for | Service in Jamaica at independence |
| Presented by | Jamaica |
| Eligibility | Military personnel and civilians |
| Established | 6 August 1962 |
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| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Sierra Leone Independence Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Uganda Independence Medal[1] |
The Jamaica Independence Medal is a commemorative medal marking the independence of Jamaica on 6 August 1962. The medal was awarded to those individuals serving in the Jamaica Defence Force and to certain civilian officials when Jamaica became Independent.[2]