Vadamarachchi Operation Medal

The decoration was presented by the President, following recommendations from field- and service commanders. Eligibility criteria for the award were: • active involvement in military operations in the Vadamarachchi area, • active involvement in the administration of the operation, assisting troops in the forward battle areas, regardless of the location from which these duties were carried out, • contributions by military personnel outside the Vadamarachchi operational area to the operation, • active involvement (military or civil) in the planning of the operation present in the Jaffna Peninsula during the course of the operation, • provision of medical support and care to casualties of the operation during the operational period (military or civil). ==References==