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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_military_awardsList of military awards and decorations of World War II

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   List of military awards and decorations of World War II. The Arctic Star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the Soviet Union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks.

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3. www.identifymedals.com › medals-database-medalsGreat Britain Military Medals and Awards from WW2 Second ...

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   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.

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   The list below shows those from the main participants (WW2 German medals, WW2 British medals, medals from the USA, Russia, France, Poland, and more), created during the WW2 period and subsequent years.

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     The Pacific Star
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     The 1939-1945 Star
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     The South African Medal for War Services
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     The New Zealand Memorial Cross
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     The Indian Order of Merit
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     The George Medal
   • The Victoria Cross
   • War Medal The War Medal 1939-1945
   • The New Zealand War Service Medal
   • The War Merit Cross (With Swords)
   • The Destroyer War Badge
   • The Observer’s Badge (Prussia)
   • The Minesweeper War Badge
   • The Pilot’s Badge (Prussia)
   • The Medal for Valiant Labor in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945

5. www.researchingww2.co.uk › ww2-british-army-medalWW2 British Army Medal Records - Researching WW2

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   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.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_campaign_medalsBritish 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.

7. owlcation.com › humanities › How-To-Identify-WorldHow to Identify World War II Ribbons and Medals - Owlcation

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   Millions of medals were presented to the brave young men who fought for their countries during World War II. The medals were given to soldiers as a symbol of gratitude for defending their country on the field of battle. Each medal had a different ribbon signifying where that medal was earned. By Jonathunder, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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   Which war medals were issued during WW1?

   • During World War I (1914–1918) the following campaign medals were issued: The most frequent combinations are "trios" of either the 1914 or 1914–15 Star, the British War Medal and Victory Medal; and "pairs" of the British War and Victory Medals, these generally for servicemen who joined the war after 1915.

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   When was a war medal issued in WW2?

   • During the Second World War, it was decided that soldiers who served at Home would be eligible for medals and the 1939-45 War Medal is the medal most often encountered. The medal was instituted on 16 August 1945. To be eligible for a War Medal 1939-45, military personnel had to serve for a total of 28 days.

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   What medal records are available for British soldiers during the Second World War?

   • 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.

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   What are some examples of war medals?

   • 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. During World War I (1914–1918) the following campaign medals were issued:

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   Why were medals given to soldiers during WW2?

   • Millions of medals were presented to the brave young men who fought for their countries during World War II. The medals were given to soldiers as a symbol of gratitude for defending their country on the field of battle. Each medal had a different ribbon signifying where that medal was earned.

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   How many medals were issued during WW2?

   • The government of the United States issued 450 Medals of Honor for World War II actions, 280 Service Crosses for D-Day actions and more than 3,600 Navy Crosses. The list below show all the medals that were created during the WW2 period and following years.

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9. www.researchingww2.co.uk › the-war-medal-1939-45The War Medal 1939-45 - Researching WW2

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   The War Medal 1939-45 was the most common medal awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers who served in the Second World War. This article is divided into the following parts: A history of the War Medal 1939-45; How a soldier qualified for the War Medal 1939-45; Description of the War Medal 1939-45; Are there any medal records for the War ...