December 1941 to 2 September 1945, the duration of the Pacific War. The Burma Star, from 11 December 1941 to 2 September 1945, the duration of the Burma Campaign. The Italy Star, from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945, the duration of the Italian Campaign. The France and Germany Star, from 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945, the duration of the North-West Europe Campaign. The Defence Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 (2 September 1945 for those serving in the Far East and the Pacific), the duration of the Second World War. The War Medal, from 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945, the full duration of the Second World War. An example order of wear for three awards: External links Africa Star on the UK Parliament website References British campaign medals Australian campaign medals New Zealand campaign medals Military decorations and medals of South Africa Military decorations and medals of South Africa pre-1952 Awards established in 1943 Military awards and decorations of World War II