The War Medal 1939–1945 was awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy of the British Commonwealth who served during the Second World War

This is the version of the medal awarded from 1954 onwards

representing the defence of the homeland and the blackout during wartime

Instituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 GVI Minesweeping 1945-51 Civilian Service The War Medal 1939–1945 wasThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53,Malaya and Yangtze, Malaya and Yangtze.