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Burma star.
« on: Sunday 21 September 08 11:15 BST (UK) »
Hi. Can anyone tell me how to find out if the following person was awarded the Burma star?  William Thomas Kirby, able seaman, HMS Pathfinder,C379055, came out of the navy 1946/47. Thanks Kassi

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Re: Burma star.
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 21 September 08 11:21 BST (UK) »
The only way to find out what campaign medals a service man received is through his service records. Though Pathfinder did serve in FE, and in the qualifying areas, there is no way of knowing whether he served on the ship for the required period unless it is detailed in the aforementioned records.

If you are NoK then you can apply for his records:

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/royal_navy.html

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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 21 September 08 11:28 BST (UK) »
Thanks Kyt, Regards Sadie

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Re: Burma star.
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 21 September 08 17:25 BST (UK) »

Hi Kassi !

This may give you some background and some ideas of where to look !

http://www.pathfinderg10.gq.nu/pathfinder.html

Also you might get in touch with the Burma Star Association

http://www.burmastar.org.uk/

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« Reply #4 on: Monday 22 September 08 11:12 BST (UK) »
Thanks very much, Liverpool Annie, for all the information you have provided me with, its much apreciated.   Kassi
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