Atlantic Star

The Atlantic Star was awarded for six months service afloat, in the Atlantic or Home Waters, between the 3rd September 1939 and the 8th May 1945.

The qualifying service for the 1939-45 Star must have been earned before service for the Atlantic Star could be considered. Merchant Seamen qualified for this medal as long as they had served in the Atlantic, Home Waters or North Russia Convoys or South Atlantic Waters.

Clasps: FRANCE and GERMANY, was awarded to those who subsequently became entitled to the France and Germany Star.

Note: It should be noted that the Atlantic Star was not issued to recipients of the France and Germany Star.