The Defence medal 1939-1945

The Defence Medal is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to subjects of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian service during the Second World War.
The Defence Medal was awarded for non-operational service in the Armed Forces, the Home Guard, the Civil Defence Service and other approved civilian services during the period from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945 inclusive.
Awarded by the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
Country United Kingdom
Type Campaign medal
Eligibility Military and certain civilian service
Awarded for 1,080, 360, 180 or 90 days, depending on area and nature of service
Campaign(s) Second World War
Statistics
Established May 1945
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