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Title: raf medals
Post by: juedoc on Thursday 16 June 22 10:48 BST (UK)

Good morning, is there anywhere i can find out if my uncle was awarded any medals. He was killed in action 01 1941. He was in the RAF
Thank you

Title: Re: raf medals
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 16 June 22 12:13 BST (UK)

Start by applying for his service record:
https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records

You won't need a copy of his death certificate, because he died in service.
But there is still a fee of £30.

As for medals, see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility#world-war-2-medals

There are 9 different Stars, depending on where he served,and for how long.
Plus Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945.