Pacific Star
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This article is about the Second World War campaign medal. For the cruise ship, see Pacific Star (ship). For the radio network, see Pacific Star Network.
The Pacific Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the Pacific Campaign from 1941 to 1945, during the Second World War.[1][2]
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The Pacific Star | |
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Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | Service in operational area |
Country | United Kingdom |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Campaign(s) | Pacific 1941–1945 |
Clasps | BURMA |
Established | May 1945 |
Order of wear | |
Next (higher) | Africa Star |
Next (lower) | Burma Star |
Related | Burma Star |
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One clasp, Burma, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon.[1][3]