Hi
I have recently acquired the WW2 Tunic of a Squadron Leader, nice pilots wings & the following medal ribbons, 1939/45 star, Italy Star & Defence medal.
All original to the tunic.
My Question is :- looking at the medal ribbons, particularly the Italy Star,
would this point to any particular campaign ? there is a slight tendency from family, towards him flying fighters and something to do with Malta ?
any clues ?
Jules
By: Gin Ye Daur - 6th September 2012 at 18:15
Hi Jules,
no problem! He should also be entitled to at least the 1939/45 War medal too, perhaps the tunic was replaced/exchanged before the end of the war?
Do you know his name, number or if he served post war?
regards,
Martyn
By: thedawnpatrol - 6th September 2012 at 13:50
Thanks Martyn
thats really useful information.
cheers
jules
By: Gin Ye Daur - 2nd September 2012 at 23:17
Hi there!
The award of any campaign medal(s) is dependent on the qualifying time period. The Africa Star was awarded for service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 (date of Italy’s declaration of war) and 12 May 1943. The Italy Star was awarded for operations in and around Italy, Sicily, Greece, Yugoslavia, the Aegean area, the Dodecanese islands, Corsica, Sardinia and Elba between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945. Many RAF servicemen may have operated out of North Africa but failed to qualify for Africa Star medal but qualified for the Italy Star instead.
Hope that helps, ?
Martyn
GYD
By: waghorn41 - 2nd September 2012 at 19:02
Pretty sure the Italy Star is just for Italy. Malta personnel received the Africa Star.
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