Gallipoli Star (Commonwealth)
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Gallipoli Star (Commonwealth)
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The Gallipolli Star is a military decoration proposed by the British Empire; it was never awarded but later privately struck. Originally to have been called the ANZAC Star, it was proposed by Lieutenant General Birdwood for Australian and New Zealand troops who served at Gallipoli. Despite approval by George V, protest at a medal that could not be awarded to other Commonwealth troops who took part in the operation was raised by British parliamentarians and media. In 1918, after ribbons, but not
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_Star_(Commonwealth)
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2022-08-19T03:36:22Z
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