Posthumous Post-WWII Medal
09-07-2009, 20:20
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Posthumous Post-WWII Medal
Hi,
Does anybody know what the name of the medal that is awarded posthumously for all conflicts post-WWII?
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09-07-2009, 20:33
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
The WAR MEDAL was awarded to anyone during world war 2 who had seen 28 days of service or died within the conflict. The MEMORIAL MEDAL was also given to the first next of kin for anyone killed during WW2
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---------- Post added at 20:33 ---------- Previous post was at 20:23 ----------
I think though you'll find that there isn't a medal specifically for conflicts post WW2 unlike America which has the Purple Heart for injured or those killed in the line of duty
Last edited by Kymmy; 09-07-2009 at 20:27.
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09-07-2009, 20:46
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
Thanks for that Kymmy.
I've been asked by the other half's dad to try and find out what it's called and how you can apply for one. I believe that the next of kin can apply for it.
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09-07-2009, 20:58
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
For conflicts since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne, which is probably most of the post WWII stuff, it has just been announced that there will be the Elizabeth Cross, which would be granted to next of kin. Is that the one?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8128582.stm
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09-07-2009, 21:00
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
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Originally Posted by LSainsbury
Hi,
Does anybody know what the name of the medal that is awarded posthumously for all conflicts post-WWII?
Cheers
Lee
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There's a new one: The Elizabeth Cross
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8128582.stm
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Originally Posted by BBC
The Queen has approved a new honour in her name for members of the armed forces who are killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.
The Elizabeth Cross will be awarded to the families of those killed.
In a personal message to service personnel, the Queen said the emblem was "a right and proper way of showing our enduring debt".
It will be available to the relatives of all those killed in conflicts since the end of World War II.
(snip)
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09-07-2009, 21:05
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
Rob and MattD: Yep - that'll be the one he's talking about!
Thanks very much!
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10-07-2009, 08:46
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Re: Postumus Post-WWII Medal
New one on me.. but I have been out of the service for quite a few years now
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