The Burma Star is awarded for operational service in Burma between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Those serving in Bengal and Assam in India and China, Hong Kong, Malaya or Sumatra between other specified dates may also qualify.
To
apply for the Burma Star, you must have:
- 1 day of operational service in the army in the above qualifying areas
- 1 day of operational service as ground crew in the RAF in the above qualifying areas
- 1 operational sortie as aircrew in the RAF in the above qualifying areas
- 1 day afloat on operational service in the above qualifying areas in the Royal Navy and already qualified for the 1939 to 1945 Star
The colours of the ribbon represent the sun, British and Commonwealth forces.
If you also qualify for the Pacific Star, you will only be awarded the first star earned. You will then receive a clasp with the title of the second star earned which is worn on the ribbon of the first.