War Medal 1939–1945
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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 who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.[1][2]
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War Medal 1939–1945 | |
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Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | 28 days of service |
Country | United Kingdom/British Empire |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | Full-time personnel of all ranks |
Campaign(s) | Second World War 1939–45 |
Established | 16 August 1945 |
Order of wear | |
Next (higher) | Defence Medal |
Next (lower) | Korea Medal |
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