Prisoner of War Medal

Serving holders: 27
Ever granted: 67
In a year: 4

The medal

Being taken prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict against an opposing force.

Last granted: 16 Sep; Cpl CarbonCarrot
Busiest month: Jun; June 2026, 2 grants
Ever held: 67; members, past and present
Still serving: 40%; 27 of 67 holders

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Recently granted

The last 6 grants

Every grant

Nov November 2025, 0 grants
Dec December 2025, 0 grants
Jan January 2026, 0 grants
Feb February 2026, 0 grants
Mar March 2026, 0 grants
Apr April 2026, 0 grants
May May 2026, 0 grants
2 Jun June 2026, 2 grants
Jul July 2026, 0 grants
Aug August 2026, 0 grants
2 Sep September 2026, 2 grants
Oct October 2026, 0 grants

Each square is one grant, the medal or an attachment.

Who holds it

27 serving holders

By rank

67% Specialist 18 members
11% Private 3 members
7% SNCO 2 members
7% NCO 2 members
4% Senior Officer 1 member
4% Other ranks