British campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied forces and civilians participating in specified military campaigns. Examples include the Defence Medal, for homeland defence in World War II, and the Atlantic Star for World War II sea service in the Atlantic.
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Famous quotes containing the words british and/or campaign:
“Why is it we never get our bad medicine in small doses?”
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