Wider Service Medal Wsm 2025. The wider service medal represents a significant change in medallic recognition for the uk armed forces, and on occasions other public servants, acknowledging the evolving context within which our personnel. He was speaking about the new wider service medal (wsm), which defence secretary grant shapps announced would go to personnel who have served on a number of operations.
A new operational medal recognising the service of personnel delivering crucial operational impact, but where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for the award of an. The wider service medal recognises the wide range of roles our personnel play in ensuring success on operations.