NZDSM

As at 4 October 2012, more than 34,000 NZ Defence Service Medals have been issued to ex-Service persons. In addition, more than 9,000 NZDSMs have been issued to currently serving NZDF military personnel.
For further information see the NZ Defence Service Medal Frequently Asked Questions and latest updates page of our website.

Note 1: Living ex-Service persons can apply online (just click on the How to Apply Online button above) or can complete and submit a paper application form. If you are able to, please fill in the online version of the application form instead of a paper form. This will assist the processing of your application.
Information for NZDF civilian employees who are former Service persons: The online application form is not mirrored on the NZDF intranet. You will need be apply online from an internet capable computer.
Note 2: Families of deceased ex-Service persons should not fill in the online form because you will need to apply in writing due to the requirement to submit a Statutory Declaration (witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor, or Officer duly authorised to take Statutory Declarations) stating that you have the greatest legal entitlement to be issued with your relative’s medal, and providing copies of relevant documentation to prove this.
The full instructions are in the Application form on behalf of another person for the award of New Zealand Defence Service Medal – (pdf format 204 kb).