1940–1945 African War Medal
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1940-1945-african-war-medal-248-7893046
title:
1940–1945 African War Medal
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The 1940–1945 African War Medal was a Belgian war service medal established by royal decree of the Regent on 30 January 1947 and awarded to officers and soldiers for at least one year's service in the Force Publique between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945. This service was not limited to the Belgian colonies of the Congo and Ruanda-Urundi but also included the Middle East, Nigeria, Madagascar and Burma, for which clasps were awarded for six months service in those areas. Persons eligible for award of
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940%E2%80%931945_African_War_Medal
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2024-02-09T13:18:28Z
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