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April 30, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced that Canada’s eligible Veterans can now wear the Arctic Star in conjunction with other Second World War honours.
On the recommendation of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recently accepted the addition of the British Arctic Star to the Canadian Order of Precedence. This will allow Canadians who participated in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War to accept and wear the new honour.
The Arctic Star, a military honour unveiled by the Government of the United Kingdom in 2012, is granted for operational service of any length north of the Arctic Circle from September 3, 1939, to May 8, 1945. It is available to all Commonwealth Forces including Canada.
Applications can be printed online. To receive a copy of the application form or more information on the Arctic Star, contact Veterans Affairs Canada by calling, toll free, 1-866-522-2122 or by sending an e-mail to awards-citations@vac-acc.gc.ca.
Nicholas Bergamini
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
613-996-4649
Rideau Hall Press Office
Annabelle Cloutier
613-993-8158
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
