Naden Band Members receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal

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About the Medal

The King Charles III Coronation Medal (French: médaille du couronnement du roi Charles III) is a commemorative medal created to mark the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which took place on May 6, 2023.

The UK issued more than 400,000 coronation medals, awarded to individuals who contributed to the coronation, recipients of the UK’s highest honours, and select British military personnel, frontline emergency workers, and public prison service staff with five years of service. The British coronation medal was also gifted to a select number of Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders.

Canada issued 30,000 coronation medals, awarding them to select members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Public Service, as well as individuals who made significant contributions to the country or achieved accomplishments that brought credit to Canada.

The British and Canadian medals are both made of nickel silver and have identical ribbons. However, the two medal designs differ. The British medal features effigies of both the King and Queen, while the Canadian medal only features the King. On the reverse, the British medal has laurels, the royal cypher, and the Tudor Crown, whereas the Canadian medal displays the royal cypher with the Canadian Royal Crown over a sunburst design.

Sergeant Cindy Hawchuk

Sergeant Hawchuk is awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for being a trailblazer for vocalists in the Music Branch for over two decades. She has been pivotal in developing contemporary music capabilities in the CAF and represents the CAF at major events around the world, increasing the community outreach and engagement.

Petty Officer 2^nd Class Bob Fearnley

Petty Officer Fearnley is awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for volunteering 16-20 hours per week with Christ Church Cathedral and represented the CAF several times at the Anglican Military Ordinariate at General Synod over the last ten years. His dedication to the congregation is commendable and reflects positively on the CAF.

Sailor First Class Zack Everett

S1 Everett is awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for representing Canada on Pacific Partnership, July to November, 2023. As the only Canadian in the musical group, he represented the RCN to South Pacific nations and the United States hosts, bringing significant credit to Canada through his professionalism.