War Medal 1939–1945
| War Medal 1939–1945 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military campaign medal |
| Awarded for | 28 days of service |
| Country | United Kingdom/British Empire |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | Full-time personnel of all ranks |
| Campaign(s) | Second World War 1939–45 |
| Established | 16 August 1945 |
Ribbon bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | Defence Medal |
| Next (lower) | Korea Medal |
The War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945, for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.