Award Form
Item
Title
Award Form
Description
The application form is filled out for the award of the France and Germany Award by Bruce McPherson (R193352), No.12 Squadron, RAF, #1 Bomber Group.
The form is stamped and dated SEP 3 1945
The France and Germany Star was instituted by Great Britain in 1945 and authorized by Canada 16th of August 1946.
It was awarded for one day or more of service in France, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945. Service in the English Channel, North Sea or Bay of Biscay in support of the campaign also qualified one for the star. One Bar was authorized for the award, the Atlantic Bar. 230 000 Canadians were awarded the campaign star.
As required in the application, Bruce's previous application for the 1939-1943 (now 1939-1945) Star is attached.
The form is stamped and dated SEP 3 1945
The France and Germany Star was instituted by Great Britain in 1945 and authorized by Canada 16th of August 1946.
It was awarded for one day or more of service in France, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945. Service in the English Channel, North Sea or Bay of Biscay in support of the campaign also qualified one for the star. One Bar was authorized for the award, the Atlantic Bar. 230 000 Canadians were awarded the campaign star.
As required in the application, Bruce's previous application for the 1939-1943 (now 1939-1945) Star is attached.
Date
Identifier
025.038.008