Can anyone help?

I need some information on WW2 medals, in particular the following:

1939 - 1945 Star
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal

My Grandad received the medals in memory of his uncle who died in WW2. Sadly my grandad passed away on Sunday and it was his wish to be buried wearing the medals. I am not sure which order they should be worn in and I heard that if the medals are being worn in memory of someone else they should be worn on the opposite side.

Can anyone help me, Thank you.

Sorry to hear of your loss, Sarah.

Someone will be able to help, it may take most of the day.

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Best Regards,
JW

Sara

I send my condolences on your loss.

The medals, as you look at them.

Starting from left to right:
The 39-45 Star
The Italy Star
The Defence Medal
The Victory Medal

As you have correctly been told, they should be worn on the right breast to signify that they were not awarded to the person who is wearing them but are merely being worn as a mark of respect.

Best wishes

Ron

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During the period October 1942 to January 1947 my wartime "Cook's Tour" took me to the following places:
North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Austria, Egypt & Germany.
My units were the: 49th Light Ack Ack Rgt.RA and
The 4th Queen's Own Hussars.

My condolences Sarah.

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Members of the Dutch Resistance with 101st AB, Eindhoven. Operation Market Garden.

Scott

Thank you very much.

Sarah

SarahB

Just in case, have a look at:
BBC - WW2 People's War - A letter to an unknown researcher of the year 2056
but ignore the Africa Star

Ron

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During the period October 1942 to January 1947 my wartime "Cook's Tour" took me to the following places:
North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Austria, Egypt & Germany.
My units were the: 49th Light Ack Ack Rgt.RA and
The 4th Queen's Own Hussars.

Thank you for your help Ron.

My condolences....

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My condolences, Sarah.

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Regards, Michelle

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Sarah, my condolences on your loss.

I've moved your thread to an are where it will get more focused attention. Good luck in your search.

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