The 1939–1945 Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to British and Commonwealth forces for service...
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The War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945, for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth...
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Guerre 1939–1945 (English: War Cross 1939–1945) is a French military decoration, a version of the Croix de Guerre created on 26 September 1939 to honour...
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and France and Germany. On 8 July 1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945 Star) and the Africa Star became the first two campaign stars instituted...
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Campaign from 1943 to 1945, during the Second World War. On 8 July 1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945 Star) and the Africa Star became the first...
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1941 to 1945, during the Second World War. One clasp, Burma, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon. On 8 July 1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named...
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1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945 Star) and the Africa Star became the first two campaign stars instituted, and by May 1945 a total of...
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1941 to 1945, during the Second World War. One clasp, Pacific, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon. On 8 July 1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named...
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1945, during the Second World War. One clasp, 'Atlantic', could be worn on the medal ribbon. On 8 July 1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945...
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1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945 Star) and the Africa Star became the first two campaign stars instituted, and by May 1945 a total of...
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1943, the 1939–43 Star (later named the 1939–1945 Star) and the Africa Star became the first two campaign stars instituted, and by May 1945 a total of...
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Campaign. United Kingdom: Victoria Cross 1939–1945 Star Africa Star Italy Star Defence Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1939–1945 "No. 35396". The London Gazette. 30...
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posted in supply and ammunition with the Pakistan Army Service Corps in 1939. In 1939, Sarwar was invited to attend the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun...
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1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal 1914-1920, the Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (South African issue), the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the Defence...
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following medals: Victoria Cross Military Medal 1939-1945 Star France and Germany Star Defence Medal 1939-1945 Medal Croix de Guerre Elizabeth II Coronation...
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1939–1945 Star Atlantic Star Air Crew Europe Star Africa Star Pacific Star Burma Star Italy Star France and Germany Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939–1945...
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(1939–1945) began with the Invasion of Poland in September 1939, and it was formally concluded with the defeat of Germany by the Allies in May 1945. Throughout...
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Defence Medal, the 1939–1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the War Medal 1939–1945. He was also the subject...
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Wearing: 1939–1945 Star (Battle of Britain or Bomber Command) Atlantic Star (Air Crew Europe or France and Germany) Arctic Star Air Crew Europe Star (Atlantic...
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Service Order, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Atlantic Star and the 1939–1945 Star. He continued a military career after the Second World War. From 1963...
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The Blockade of Germany (1939–1945), also known as the Economic War, involved operations carried out during World War II by the British Empire and by...
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Defence Medal (United Kingdom) (category Awards established in 1945)
Light-Vessels under those authorities, who did not qualify for the 1939–1945 Star. Nurses in hospitals for which Government Departments or Local Authorities...
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Hamidullah Khan (category Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India)
Coronation Medal, 1937 1939-1945 Star, 1945 Africa Star, 1945 Burma Star, 1945 Defence Medal, 1945 India Service Medal, 1945 Indian Independence Medal...
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Umaid Singh (category Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India)
Dragon of Annam-1940 1939-1945 Star-1945 Africa Star-1945 War Medal 1939-1945-1945 India Service Medal-1945 Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)-1946 Halvad-Dhrangadhra...
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Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja (category Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India)
Empire (GCIE)-1939 1939-1945 Star-1945 Africa Star-1945 Pacific Star-1945 War Medal 1939-1945-1945 Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India...
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the Special List 15 July 1939 and was initially attached to the Somerset Light Infantry for experience from 11 August 1939. His date of commission was...
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1939-1945 Star, The France and Germany Star, The Defence Medal, The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp, and The War Medal 1939-1945...
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clasp to be worn on the 1939–1945 Star. The second such clasp after the "Battle of Britain" which had been instituted in 1945. A clasp rather than a separate...
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1945 United Kingdom: 1939-1945 Star United Kingdom: Air Crew Europe Star United Kingdom: France and Germany Star United Kingdom: War Medal 1939-1945...
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first under the terms of agreements forced by the Soviet Union in autumn 1939, then by direct access to the bases following the Soviet occupation of the...
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