Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal


The Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal was a Sri Lankan campaign medal for action during Eelam War IV, presented to:
A clasp was awarded to:
  • The Minister of Defence, the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Defence Secretary, Service Commanders and the Inspector General of Police, by virtue of their appointments,
  • All service personnel that took part in combat, fire support, logistics, medical services, planning, direction or other related activities during the military actions in the Eastern theatre for a minimum of 30 days during the period specified. The 30-day minimum was waived for Army, Navy and Air Force personnel that sustained casualties during the 30-day period, and
  • Air Force and Navy personnel not physically present in the Eastern theatre.
The clasp is denoted by a silver color disk on the ribbon bar.