Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal
The Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal is the fourth highest campaign/service award that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1]
| Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Service |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | May 28, 2011 |
 Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal medal ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Gulf War Medal |
| Next (lower) | Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
Eligibility
The Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- Was mobilized into service under command of the United States Armed Forces (Title 10)
- After 19 March 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- After 31 August 2010 in support of Operation New Dawn
Authority
Awarding
Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 13.[3]
Legal
The Texas Iraqi Campaign Medal was established by Senator Kirk Watson in Senate Bill 356, authorized by the Eighty-second Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on May 28, 2011, effective same date.[2]
Notable recipients
| Date | Service Member | Citiation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
References
- "State Awards". TMD.
- "Bill SB 356, Legislative Session 82(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
- "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 13". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
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