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Military medals and other honours illustrate the stories of veterans' service and sacrifice. This image collection displays the wide variety of medals and decorations given to Memory Project veterans and includes the ceremonies at which they were awarded.

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Jim Phillips' medals: Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal (left) and the 1939-45 War Medal.

Jim Phillips' medals: Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal (left) and the 1939- ...

Thomas Corbett's 1939-45 War Medal.

Thomas Corbett's 1939-45 War Medal.

Albert McGrath's medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal (1939-45).

Albert McGrath's medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star ...

Mr. Bill Munn's Defence Medal issued after the war.

Mr. Bill Munn's Defence Medal issued after the war.

Medal of <em>Chevalier de l'ordre National du Mérite, </em>awarded to Harry Roberts in April of 1995, the governement of France awarded knighthood to a chosen man in each of the battalions that landed on D-Day.

Medal of Chevalier de l'ordre National du Mérite, awarded to Harry Roberts in A ...

Fred Chittenden's Medals. Left to Right: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC); 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; Bomber Command Medal.

Fred Chittenden's Medals. Left to Right: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC); 1939- ...

Robert Ellis Knowlton's Pilot's Wings and campaign medals (from left to right): 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal (1939-45).

Robert Ellis Knowlton's Pilot's Wings and campaign medals (from left to right): ...

John Loudon's Service Medals (L-R): 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp (missing on the photo); War Medal (1939-45).

John Loudon's Service Medals (L-R): 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defen ...

Don Bauerlein was awarded two Norwegian medals for his role on Norwegian Merchant ships during the war. Medals are the War Medal (on left) awarded to Norwegian and Allied personnel who served in the war or defence of Norway and the Defence Medal 1940-45 (on right) rewarded to those who served at home and/or abroad in the Norwegian forces or Merchant Navy.

Don Bauerlein was awarded two Norwegian medals for his role on Norwegian Merchan ...

Photo of Mr. Stevens war medals.

Photo of Mr. Stevens war medals.

Patrick Griffiths' Medals, left to right: 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star with France and Germany Bar; Defence Medal; War Medal (1939-1945); Minesweeping Medal

Patrick Griffiths' Medals, left to right: 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star with Fra ...

Adalbert Robillard's service medals, War Medal (1939-45) and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.

Adalbert Robillard's service medals, War Medal (1939-45) and Canadian Volunteer ...

Adalbert Robillard's service medals, War Medal (1939-45) and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.

Adalbert Robillard's service medals, War Medal (1939-45) and Canadian Volunteer ...

Ida Lackey's medals (from left to right): Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal (1939-45); Three Thank You Medals from The Netherlands.

Ida Lackey's medals (from left to right): Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Serv ...

Fred Lackey's medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal (1939-45); Normandy Medal.

Fred Lackey's medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Def ...

Medal received after a commemorative service for the sunken ships HMS Prince of Whales and HMS Repulse. The ships were sunk by Japanese air attack on December 10th, 1941.

Medal received after a commemorative service for the sunken ships HMS Prince of ...

Gerald Huffman's service medals awarded in 1946. From L-R: 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal (1939-45).

Gerald Huffman's service medals awarded in 1946. From L-R: 1939-45 Star, France ...

Fern Wellwood`s service medals from left to right: War Medal (1939-45) and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM).

Fern Wellwood`s service medals from left to right: War Medal (1939-45) and Canad ...

Mr. Ted Clayords medals awarded after the war.

Mr. Ted Clayords medals awarded after the war.

William A. Byrnes' service medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM); 1939-45 War Medal.

William A. Byrnes' service medals (left to right): 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; ...

Mr. Mitton's service medals, from left to right: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) and War Medal (1939-45).

Mr. Mitton's service medals, from left to right: Canadian Volunteer Service Meda ...

Dorothy Chambers' Service Medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal (1939-45), and the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal.

Dorothy Chambers' Service Medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal ( ...

Joyce Bryant's medals and decorations from left to right: Order of Canada, British Empire Medal, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, War Medal (1939-45), Queen's Coronation Medal, Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, and The Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Confederation Medal.

Joyce Bryant's medals and decorations from left to right: Order of Canada, Briti ...

Ed Thatcher's medals. 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp; 1939-1945 War Medal.

Ed Thatcher's medals. 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; C ...

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