the Pacific Star honours the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in one of the most challenging theatres of WWII

Each plaque was accompanied by a Memorial Scroll bearing the name of the fallen serviceman or woman and a message from King George V

it also became available to Army and RAF officers serving aboard naval vessels

provided that the visits are for a minimum of 48 hours each

Who was eligible for the Air Force Medal

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal QV Decorations the Pacific Star honours theOriginally established in 1855 to reward naval gallantry in the Crimea. The original medals used the MSM with the words Meritorious Service removed and "Conspicuous Gallantry" engraved in their place. Only 11 awards of this type were made and the medal fell into disuse. It was revived for the Ashantee wars of 1874 and a new die was commissioned so the words Conspicuous Gallantry were now raised in the striking. Originally the ribbon was three equal