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  2. Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal - Wikipedia

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    The medal was eligible for presentation to all former uniformed members of the allied armed forces and merchant marine who, at any time during the qualifying period, served in Malta; in air or sea operations in the Mediterranean connected to the defence, relief or supply of Malta, including participation in convoys and convoy escort; or in ...

  3. Malta convoys - Wikipedia

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    The Malta convoys were Allied supply convoys of the Second World War.The convoys took place during the Siege of Malta in the Mediterranean Theatre. Malta was a base from which British sea and air forces could attack ships carrying supplies from Europe to Italian Libya.

  4. Award of the George Cross to Malta - Wikipedia

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    The George Cross was instituted by King George VI, on 24 September 1940, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal.It is the civilian equivalent to the Victoria Cross.While intended mainly for civilians, it is awarded also to certain fighting services, confined however to actions for which purely military honours are not normally given. [6]

  5. Operation Pedestal - Wikipedia

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    Malta was a base for air, sea and submarine operations against Axis supply convoys and from 1 June to 31 October 1941, British forces sank about 220,000 long tons (220,000 t) of Axis shipping on the African convoy routes, 94,000 long tons (96,000 t) by the navy and 115,000 long tons (117,000 t) by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Fleet Air Arm (FAA).

  6. Orders, decorations, and medals of the Sovereign Military ...

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    Lourdes 10 Year Service Medal. Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Gold Medal of Merit (1971 model) Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Silver Medal of Merit (1971 model) Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Bronze Medal of Merit (1971 model) Order of Malta Ambulance Corps COVID 19 medal with clasp, possibly a future General Service Medal.

  7. Orders, decorations, and medals of Malta - Wikipedia

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    The current honours system of the Republic of Malta has its foundation in the 17 October 1975 Ġieh ir-Repubblika Act. This act has been subsequently amended by Acts XXXVII of 1976, XIII of 1983, XIV of 1990, XI of 1991 and XV of 1993; Legal Notice 423 of 2007; and Acts VI of 2008, V and XVII of 2011, and XIX of 2013.

  8. WWII veteran considered for new medal - AOL

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    Jens Inge Egeland, international ambassador to the Norwegian consulate in Washington, D.C., said Vande Linde would be an "excellent candidate" for the Convoy Cup Medal.

  9. Category:Malta Convoys - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Malta Convoys" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...