Montebello Islands
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About Montebello Islands
The Montebello Islands, also known as the Monte Bello Islands, are an archipelago of around 174 small islands lying 20 kilometres north of Barrow Island and 130 kilometres off the Pilbara coast of north-western Australia. Montebello is Italian for "beautiful mountain".
Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign
By Rachel RussellBBC News
Veterans who took part in the UK's nuclear testing programme will receive a new medal after years of campaigning.
About 22,000 veterans will be eligible for the Nuclear Test Medal, introduced to mark 70 years since the First Test .
Downing Street said the honour commemorates the contributions made by veterans, scientists and local employees from the UK, Australia, New Zealand , Fiji and Kiribati.
A service is being held at The National Memorial Arboretum on Monday.
The Announcement comes after groups including the Labrats International charity spent several years campaigning for atomic test survivors to be recognised.
Mr Sunak described the medals as " an enduring symbol of Our Country 's gratitude" for those involved in The Test programme.
He Said : " Their commitment and service has preserved peace for The Past 70 years, and it is only right their contribution to our safety, freedom and way of life is appropriately recognised with this honour. "
The Prime Minister will join Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as families commemorate veterans at The National Memorial Arboretum event in Staffordshire on Monday.
Mr Mercer said: " This medal honours those who served far from home, at a Crucial Time in our nation's history. "
Those who worked under UK command during tests at the Montebello Islands , Christmas Island , Malden Island and Maralinga and Emu Field, South Australia , between 1952 and 1967, will be able to apply for The Medal .
It can also be awarded posthumously to veterans' families.
Downing Street said The First awards will be made next Year .
Source of news: bbc.com
