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MEDAL INFORMATION The War Medal 3rd Sept. 1939 to 2nd Sept. 1945
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Awarded Operational service qualifying for one of the Campaign Stars, but terminated by death, wounds, or disability caused by war service, capture or the cessation of hostilities qualified for this medal even though twenty eight days total service was not achieved. If a campaign star was awarded for less than twenty eight days service then The War Medal was awarded also.
The King’s Own War Medals in the museum's collection The 1939-45 War Medal |
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