Following the announcement by HMG of the award of the Arctic
Star and also the Bomber Command clasp, those that are eligible can
apply via the following
Application forms for the Arctic Convoy Star can be downloaded
from www.veterans-uk.info. Applications will be
handled by both the MOD Medal Office and RSS (Registry of Shipping
and Seamen in Cardiff for Merchant Navy), depending on whether an
individual has already been issued with the Arctic Emblem.
Records relating to the issue of the Arctic Emblem are held by the
MOD Medal Office. For this reason they will handle applications
from ALL recipients (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the
Merchant Navy) of the Arctic Emblem for the Arctic Convoy
Medal.
If Merchant Navy veterans have already been issued with their
World War II campaign medals and are requesting a re-assessment for
the new Arctic Convoy medal then they should apply to Cardiff. Similarly, if the
application is for the first issue of World War II medals for
Merchant Navy service, the Arctic Convoy Star will now be a normal
part of the assessment process and again, applications should come
to Cardiff.
Any veterans of the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force should
apply to The MOD Medal Office, Imjin Barracks, Innsworth,
Gloucester, GL3 1HW. The MOD have a local rate helpline: 08457 800
900.