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  2. War Medal 1939–1945 - Wikipedia

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    The duration of the Second World War in Europe was from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945, while in the Pacific Theatre it continued until 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939–1945 was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945 and was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and Merchant Navy for serving for 28 days, irrespective of where they were serving, between 3 ...

  3. British campaign medals - Wikipedia

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    British campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied forces and civilians participating in specified military campaigns. Examples include the Defence Medal , for homeland defence in World War II, and the Atlantic Star for World War II sea service in the Atlantic.

  4. 1939–1945 Star - Wikipedia

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    The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), [15] the duration of the Second World War. [30] The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [31] The 1939–1945 Star is therefore worn as shown: [29]

  5. Atlantic Star - Wikipedia

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    The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), [30] the duration of the Second World War. [31] The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [32] The Air Crew Europe Star is therefore worn as shown: [29]

  6. Awards and decorations of the British Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    Issued with the King's Commendation (South Africa) (193945) emblem where appropriate. Australia Service Medal: November 1949: 3 September 1939 – 2 September 1945: New Zealand War Service Medal: 30 September 1948 [19] 3 September 1939 – 2 September 1945: Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service: 1948: 1939–1945: Newfoundland Volunteer ...

  7. Air Crew Europe Star - Wikipedia

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    The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), [23] the duration of the Second World War. [24] The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [25] The Air Crew Europe Star is therefore worn as shown: [22]

  8. Burma Star - Wikipedia

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    The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), [25] the duration of the Second World War. [26] The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [27] The Burma Star is therefore worn as shown: [24]

  9. France and Germany Star - Wikipedia

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    The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), [26] the duration of the Second World War. [27] The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [28] The France and Germany Star is therefore worn as shown: [25]