| Sierra Leone Independence Medal | |
| Presenter: | Sierra Leone, United Kingdom |
| Type: | Commemorative Medal |
| Eligibility: | Military and police personnel |
| Awarded For: | Service in Sierra Leone at independence |
| Established: | 26 April 1961 |
| Total Awarded: | 5,500 |
| Precedence Label: | Order of Wear |
| Higher: | Ceylon Police Independence Medal |
| Lower: | Jamaica Independence Medal |
The Sierra Leone Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Sierra Leone, to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces, Sierra Leone Naval Volunteer Force and the Police Force who were serving on the 27 April 1961. Members of United Kingdom Land Forces seconded to the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces also qualified.
5,500 medals were supplied by the Royal Mint.[1]