Italy Star |
The Italy Star was a campaign medal
of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War
II.
The medal was awarded for operational service (on land) in
Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and
Dodecanese Islands, and Elba at any time between 11 June 1943
and 8 May 1945. Other areas to qualify for the award are:
>>Sicily - between 11 June 1943 - 17 August 1943
>>Sardinia - between 11 June 1943 - 19 September 1943
>>Corsica - between 11 June 1943 - 4 October 1943
A total of 91,000 medals were issued to Canadians.
The Italy Star Association 1943-45 is a thriving body in the
United Kingdom. The main reunion of the Association is in
Chichester in May of each year, involving a service of
Remembrance in Chichester Cathedral and a parade in the town.
Members also take part in the march past the Cenotaph on
Remembrance Day in London every year. |
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