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1939-45 Star
A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram 'G.R.I. VI". Legend: "THE 1939-1945 STAR". Bar: 'BATTLE OF BRITAIN'. Fitted with a ring and ribbon of equal stripes of pale blue, scarlet and dark blue. Awarded to Charles George Wilkinson (1916-90), Seaman Merchant Navy.
Charles George Wilkinson was born in Barking, the son of of Charles Alfred Wilkinson and Margaret Ethel (formerly Fiddy) . Active during the Second World War. He assisted in refuelling ships during the invasion of Madagascar from the oil tanker 'Easdale'. He is recorded as a crew member of 'Empire Energy' (Ministry of War Transport). on a voyage from Middlesbrough to New York in 1941.
Charles George Wilkinson was born in Barking, the son of of Charles Alfred Wilkinson and Margaret Ethel (formerly Fiddy) . Active during the Second World War. He assisted in refuelling ships during the invasion of Madagascar from the oil tanker 'Easdale'. He is recorded as a crew member of 'Empire Energy' (Ministry of War Transport). on a voyage from Middlesbrough to New York in 1941.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1235 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | World War II, 1939-1945 |
| People: | Charles George Wilkinson |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |