Sabretache, December 1st, 2006
UK Veterans Agency
http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/medals/artic.html
Service in the Arctic during the Second World War was recognised by the award of campaign stars at the end of the war. The criteria for the Atlantic Star include service with the convoys to North Russia and those who served in the campaign in Norway in 1940 qualified for the 1939-45 Star on entry into theatre instead of having to complete six months' operational service as was usual for that star. There are no plans to introduce any new medals for Second World War service. The Government is, however, in the process of in...
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