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Burma Star

The Burma Star is a campaign medal awarded for service in World War II to the forces of the
British Commonwealth, between 11th December, 1941 and 2nd September, 1945, both dates
inclusive. This campaign medal was also awarded for certain specified service in China, Hong
Kong, Malaya and Sumatra.

1939 - 1945 Star

The 1939 - 1945 Star is a military campaign medal instituted on 8 July 1943 by the
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United Kingdom to award to subjects of the British Commonwealth
for service in the Second World War
during specified periods of operational service overseas
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(between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945).
The broad criteria required 180 days of service with more specific criteria depending on service
arm. Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon, Battle of Britain
and Bomber Command.

War Medal 1939 - 1945

The War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on
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16 August 1945, for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in
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the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2rd
September 1945.