Ulster Defence Regiment Medal
| Ulster Defence Regiment Medal | |
|---|---|
Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Long service medal |
| Awarded for | 12 years efficient service |
| Presented by | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Part-time members of the Ulster Defence Regiment |
| Post-nominals | UD (for awards to officers) |
| Status | Replaced by the Northern Ireland Home Service Medal in 1992 |
| Established | 1982 |
| Total | 1,254+ |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Volunteer Reserves Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Northern Ireland Home Service Medal |
The Ulster Defence Regiment Medal is a long service medal awarded to part-time members of the Ulster Defence Regiment. Established in 1982, the medal was awarded for 12 years of long and efficient service, with a bar being awarded for each subsequent six years of qualifying service. Officers awarded the medal were entitled to use the post-nominal UD. The medal was replaced by the Northern Ireland Home Service Medal in 1992. Full-time members of the Ulster Defence Regiment were eligible for the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Ulster Defence Regiment) after 15 years of service.