The 1939–1945 Star was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who served during the Second World War

30 days' service in ships operating in inland waters or off the Vietnamese coast OR 1 day in the service of a land unit OR 1 operational sortie OR 30 days' service on an official visit

If a service member had not yet qualified for the 1939–1945 Star by the war’s end

and the Netherlands

The General Service Medal with Northern Ireland Clasp was awarded for 30 days service between 14th August 1969 and 31st July 2007

Medal Back Engraving Category_World War II The 1939–1945 Star was awardedMedals that are issued named ('named' being the term used for engraving) have details diamond engraved on the reverse to MoD standard.