2007-03-07 04:36:22 · 6 answers · asked by faveraus 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
check out the burma star association... they may even be able to tell you why he won it....
2007-03-07 04:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by lion of judah 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think what he actually got was a Burma Star. Literally a star-shaped medal with a Kings crown at the top with the letters GRI VI underneath.
It was awarded for service in the Burma campiagn from 11th December1941 and included service in Bengal or Assamfrom 1st May 1942 to 31st December 1943 and from 1st January 1944 onwards in parts of Bengal or Assam east of the Brahmaputra.
Issued to British and Commonwealth forces. Star should have a ribbon of three equal bands of dark blue (British Forces) red Commonwealth Forces) and dark blue. Dark blue bands have a bright orange (the Sun) in the centre.
Could be issued with a Pacific clasp if entitled. Worth about £15-20 +£20 with Pacific clasp.
,ade of Bronze.
I can't find any mention of a "Burmese Cross" as a military award. However there is a cat called a "Burmese Cross"!!!!
2007-03-07 06:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Charles Lucas gained the 1st VC while serving as a Mate on HMS Hecla in the process the Crimean conflict (1854-fifty six). Hecla replaced into bombarding Bomarsund, a fortress interior the Aland Islands (pictured), off Finland, while a stay shell from a shore battery landed her top deck, with its fuse nonetheless hissing. All palms have been ordered to fling themselves flat on the deck, yet Lucas with great presence of ideas ran forward and hurled the shell into the sea, the place it exploded.
2016-12-14 13:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mead the Burma Star which was a general service medal that everyone who serves in a particular area gets it is not a bravery award though it is something to be very proud of.
2007-03-07 22:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a different country, day and age yes it is there others of equal importance that come from viet nam, france and australia the recipient has to earn in battle, they dont give them away. the holder is indeed one brave sob, and deserves all the glory and love you can give them.
2007-03-07 04:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by robert r 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. Everyone who was in that theatre of war got one.
2007-03-07 07:48:02 · answer #6 · answered by David H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋