It was formed on the 15 April 1997 and membership is open to all British armed forces, nursing services and civilian support staff who served in the Suez Canal Zone.
In June 2003 veterans were able to claim the Naval General Service Medal and the General Service Medal with Canal Zone clasp for serving in the Suez Canal Zone of Egypt between 16 October 1951 to 19 October 1954.
A plaque dedicated by the association is present in the Services Glade at the Fylde Memorial Arboretum and Community Woodland.
[2] The memorial consists of a pyramid shaped plinth set in amidst sand coloured paving slabs, and is carries a plaque bearing the badge of the association and an inscription.
This memorial is dedicated to the Service Personnel who served in the Canal Zone of Egypt and is a tribute to those who died in the course of their duty.