War Medal 1939-45 The War Medal was awarded to those who served in the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy, full time for at least 28 days between the 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. In the case of…

1939-45 star The 1939-45 star was awarded for service in World War 2. The medal was awarded for operational service between the 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Naval personnel qualified if they completed six months service, and…

Italy Star The Italy Star was awarded for operational service in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and the Dodecanese Islands, between the 11th June 1943 and the 8th May 1945. Clasps: None Note: Royal Navy and Merchant Navy…

France and Germany Star The France and Germany Star was awarded for service in France, Belgium, Luxemburg, The Netherlands and Germany from the 6th June 1944 (D Day), to the 8th May 1945. The qualifying sea area is the North…

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…

Africa Star The Africa Star was awarded for a minimum of one day’s service in an operational area of North Africa, between the 10th June 1940 and the 12th May 1943 both dates inclusive. The operational area was the whole…

Pacific Star The Pacific Star was awarded for operational service in the Pacific theatre between the 8th December 1941 and the 2nd September 1945, and also for certain specified service in China, Hong Kong, Malaya and Sumatra. Hong Kong between…

Burma Star The Burma Star was awarded for service in the Burma campaign between the 11th December 1941 and he 2nd September 1945. This medal was also awarded for certain specified service in China, Hong Kong, Malaya and Sumatra. Hong…