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  1. www.identifymedals.com › medals-database-medalsMedals from Great Britain from The Second World War WW2

    From the early days of the conflict to the eventual Allied victory, the UK’s involvement was crucial in shaping the outcome of the war. Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by the United Kingdom during World War II, and learn more about the events surrounding them.

  2. www.researchingww2.co.uk › ww2-british-army-medalWW2 British Army Medal Records | Researching the Lives and ...

    This page looks at medal records which are available for soldiers who served in the British Army during the Second World War. The medal records discussed are for the Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, campaign stars etc. rather than decorations or gallantry medals like the Order of the British Empire, Military Medal or Military Cross.

  3. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk › details › rWar Office: Gallantry Medal and Award Rolls, Military Medal ...

    This series contains a register for the award of the Military Medal during the Second World War. It records name, rank, service number and unit of each recipient with the date the award was...

    • 1930-1993
    • WO 326

  4. www.researchingww2.co.uk › defence-medal-1939-45The Defence Medal 1939-45 - Researching WW2

    • History of The Defence Medal
    • How A Soldier Qualified For The Defence Medal
    • Description of The Defence Medal
    • Are There Any Medal Records For The Defence Medal?

    After the end of the First World War, there was a lot of controversy that no medal was awarded for service solely in Britain and Ireland. To be awarded a campaign medal, a soldier serving in the British Army had to leave Britain and Ireland and serve overseas. It was decided during the Second World War that there would be two medals soldiers could ...

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    Like other Second World War medals, the award criteria for the Defence Medal is long but most soldiers qualified after service of either one or three years. Though, there are exceptions as those serving in mine and bomb disposal units qualified after only three months. The qualifying period was between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945, though ...

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    Size: 36 mm. Obverse: Head of King George VI facing left surrounded by the legend: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX:F:D:IND:IMP. The designer’s initials HP can be seen below the King’s neck. Reverse: Royal crown above an oak tree flanked by two lions. The year 1939 is on the left of the medal and the year 1945 on the right. Beneath the oak tree are waves...

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    There are no individual medal records for the Defence Medal but a soldier’s entitlement should be recorded on their service record. I have written a separate article explaining what medal records are available and how to confirm a soldier’s medal entitlement: What medal records are available for WW2 British Army Soldiers?Below is my great-grandfath...

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_campaign_medalsBritish campaign medals - Wikipedia

    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.

  6. www.iwm.org.uk › research › tracing-your-familyMedal records - Imperial War Museums

    Second World War medals are not named. Check the official description of eligibility for each medal . The locations and dates of service recorded on an individual’s service record will indicate if they are entitled to a particular medal.

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  8. www.identifymedals.com › medals-database-secondWorld War II Military Medals and Awards - Identify Medals ...

    Explore military medals, badges and awards from the World War II. Medals from Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia. Shop for medals and find replicas.