Maritime Medal 1940–1945
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maritime-medal-1940-1945-202-1643419
title:
Maritime Medal 1940–1945
text:
The Maritime Medal 1940–1945 was a Belgian bravery award of World War II, established by Royal Decree on 17 July 1941 and awarded to members of the Belgian Navy, merchant navy or fishing fleet for acts of heroism in the saving of ships or lives during an action against the enemy. The award's statute was later amended to include all naval personnel for service of two years or more aboard an allied warship and to those who had been shipwrecked twice due to combat actions.
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Award
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Medal_1940%E2%80%931945
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2024-02-13T08:12:42Z
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