Pacific Star: Malaya, Singapore and the Pacific Ocean
Description
The Pacific Star is awarded for operational service in Malaya, Singapore, China, Hong Kong or Sumatra between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. The colours of the ribbon represent the jungle, the beaches and the three services.
Requirements
To apply for the Pacific Star, the person must have:
- one day of operational service in the army in the above qualifying areas
- one day of operational service as ground crew in the RAF (Royal Air Force) in the above qualifying areas
- one operational sortie as aircrew in the RAF in the above qualifying areas
- one day afloat on operational service in the above qualifying areas in the Royal Navy and already qualified for the 1939 to 1945 Star
If the person also qualifies for the Burma Star, you will only be awarded the first star you earned. You will then receive a clasp with the title of the second star earned, which is worn on the ribbon of the first.
A person who qualifies for the Pacific Star and the Burma Star is awarded only one of these, the first Star earned. A Clasp is awarded with it, denoting that service which would have qualified for the other Star has been rendered. When the Pacific Star is granted under this provision and the ribbon alone is worn, a silver rose Emblem will denote the award of the Burma Clasp.
My medal
My Pacific Start came from the UK, and out of the “regular” stars, it is the most expensive one I have. Still, in good condition.
