What medals did you get in WW2?

The following campaign stars and medals were instituted in recognition of service in the Second World War and are worn in the order shown:

• 1939-45 Star.
• Atlantic Star.
• Air Crew Europe Star.
• Arctic Star.
• Africa Star.
• Pacific Star.
• Burma Star.
• Italy Star.

How much are 2nd World war medals worth?

Nowadays, World War II medals can fetch as little as $5 to $10. The main reason is that these medals are usually unnamed and can’t be easily linked to a recipient. Others, however, have been issued in small quantities and have a higher collector’s value.

How many WW2 campaign medals were there?

The government of the United States issued 450 Medals of Honor for World War II actions, 280 Service Crosses for D-Day actions and more than 3,600 Navy Crosses. The list below show all the medals that were created during the WW2 period and following years.

How do I find ww2 Australian service records?

Service records of those who served with Australian forces are held by the National Archives of Australia. You can apply to the Archives for copies of personal service records .

Can you look up someone’s military medals?

Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.

What medals did Australia get in WW2?

For service during World War II Australian personnel were awarded Imperial campaign medals. The same medals were issued to all Commonwealth personnel, and in addition Commonwealth countries generally issued a unique medal to recognise the service of their own people.

What is a Defence Medal Australia?

The Defence Medal was awarded for six months non-operational service in the armed forces, civil defence and non defence services that experienced war-like activity and/or for twelve months service outside Australia. 5,500 named Defence Medals were awarded to members of the Royal Australian Navy.

Are Australian campaign medals listed in order of precedence?

Australian campaign medals are listed in order of precedence as defined in references below. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by Australia to its armed forces are in bold . Foreign awards commonly awarded to Australians for campaign service include:

How many medals did WW1 give out?

World War I 1 1914 Star 2 1914–15 Star 3 British War Medal 4 Mercantile Marine War Medal 5 Victory Medal 6 Naval General Service Medal 1915–62 7 General Service Medal 1918–62