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... Wikipedia
Awarded for: 28 days of service
Campaign(s): Second World War 1939–45
Eligibility: Full-time personnel of all ranks
Next (higher): Defence Medal
Presented by: the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India