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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 ...
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]
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]
Issued with the King's Commendation (South Africa) (1939–45) 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 ...
The trio of First World War medals, either one of the 1914 Star or the 1914–15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, were collectively irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, after three comic strip characters, a dog, a penguin and a rabbit, which were popular in the immediate post-war era.
A Second World War veteran has finally received his medals – nearly 80 years after he saw action in Belgium and Germany. George Lewis, who is now 98 and lives with his daughter Liz in Watchet ...
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.
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]