UN Yemen Observer Mission (UNYOM): 1963 - 1964

Australian Deployment Dates: 4 July 1963 to 4 September 1964.

Strength: 2

Area of Operations (AO): Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic.

Purpose: Established in July 1963 to observe and certify the implementation of the disengagement agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic.

Comments: Mission ended its activities and was withdrawn in September 1964.

Veteran Entitlement Act (VEA): Schedule 3; 4 July 1963 to 4 September 1964.

Service Type: Non-warlike.

Gazette: S102 of 27 Mar 01

Awards & Qualifying Periods:

• Australian Service Medal (ASM) (1945-1975) with Clasp “MIDDLE EAST”. Posted - 30 days; Visitor / TDY - 30 days.
• UNYOM medal. Force assigned - 60 days.

ASM 45-75	UNYOM Medal

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