Arctic Star (Conkers)

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The combined regional exploration and diamondiferous kimberlite property has been named the Timantti Project (Timantti is Finnish for “diamond”). The General Service Medal ( GSM) 1962-2007 is awarded to army, RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel who meet the qualifying criteria for service in any of the following geographical areas: Either the Pacific Star or Burma Star. Those earning both received the first qualified for, with the appropriate clasp to represent the second. [12] [13] The colours of the ribbon represent the desert landscape and the 3 services. Kuwaiti Liberation Medal and the Saudi Liberation of Kuwait Medal The Long Service and Good Conduct ( LSGC) Medal for the army is awarded to personnel in recognition of long service. The regulations were updated on 1 October 2016.

Members of the Armed Forces, Civil Service and those from MOD sponsored voluntary organisations who provide active contributory service to the official constitutional Coronation events, including events in the Devolved Administrations, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.

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Bill served around the world during the Second World War and received five campaign medals, the 1939-1945 Star with Battle of Britain clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with Atlantic clasp, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Burma Star with Pacific clasp and the Italy Star. The maximum number of Campaign Stars any one person can receive is six. It should be noted that all those that received a campaign medal, also received the War Medal. This is the one seen in the picture below with the three bronze oak leaves (which denote each of Bill’s Mention in Despatches).

a b c d e f g h i "Arctic convoy heroes can begin applying for their WW2 campaign medal now". royalnavy.mod.uk. Ministry of Defence . Retrieved 21 November 2014. The medal is awarded for any length of operational service north of the Arctic Circle, for the qualifying period of service of 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (the duration of the war). Fleet Air Arm personnel who do not qualify by sea service may qualify under the criteria applicable to Royal Air Force personnel. Which is, Air crew of the Air Forces if they landed north of the Arctic Circle or served in the air over this area. An additional Memorial Scroll only is available to the following (or their legal successors) where they are not the next of kin:The 1939–1945 Star, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. [6] Arctic Star is a brilliant read, a real eye opener to conditions on board in the extreme icy conditions and the real life scenarios of being on a HMS in war time. Absolutely recommended.” Fiona Sharp Whilst the aim is to recognise those who served on the Arctic Convoys, all who served north of the Arctic Circle during the Second World War are eligible, including members of all 3 Services as well as the Merchant Navy who crewed the ships taking the vital supplies to Russia. Having written books about the Army ( Over the Line, Armistice Runner and The Last Try) and RAF ( Flyboy, Spitfire, Typhoon and Rugby Academy), I was keen to write a naval novel. You can replace a Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air if you meet the criteria. World War 1 medals

The Cadet Forces Medal is awarded in recognition of long service in the MOD Sponsored Cadet Forces. Service boards consider recommendations in April and October every year. To find out how to recommend someone go to: A single oak leaf emblem attached to the War Medal ribbon denotes a Mention-in-Despatches; the silver oak leaf, a King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. Even if a person had several ‘mentions’, he would only have one emblem. The Arctic Star medal was awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served on these ships north of the Arctic Circle during the Second World War, in recognition of the reality that service on the Arctic convoys was entirely different from other tours – characterised by particularly severe conditions, as described by Winston Churchill as “the worst journey in the world”.I don’t want to write too much about the plot as I don’t want to spoil anything for the reader but all I can say is you will love it and want everyone to come home safely, what an endurance the characters embark on, such a gripping story from beginning to end. Sea star reproduction typically is heterosexual, but hermaphroditism (reproductive organs of both sexes in one animal) occurs, and a few sea stars reproduce asexually by division of the body (fragmentation). Some brood their eggs and young; nonbrooders may release into the water as many as 2.5 million eggs at a time ( see video of sea star life cycle).

Unofficial medals, sometimes referred to as ‘commemorative’ medals, are usually designed and manufactured by private medal companies to commemorate some form of service with the Armed Forces, usually where no official MOD recognition has been previously given.The George Cross is equal in stature in the UK honours system to the Victoria Cross, the highest military gallantry award. This has always been the case since the introduction of the award in 1940. Furthermore, the Company has filed application for an Exploration Reservation centered on the acquired Exploration Permit. The Reservation is approximately 95,700 hectares in size, and it provides Arctic Star with exclusive rights to acquire additional exploration permits for a 2 year period. the spouse or partner of the deceased, or someone who had a substantive relationship with the deceased (a substantive relationship is generally based on joint financial commitment and will have to be proved by the applicant) Following multiple appeals and the outcome of a Service Complaint upheld by the Defence Council, the eligibility criteria for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal ( QPJM) in respect of Reserve Forces personnel are under review by the appropriate Reserve Forces and Defence Services Secretary’s policy staff, and single Service authorities.