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What dates does the Atlantic Star cover?
The Atlantic Star recognizes qualifying operational service between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. It was created for the Battle of the Atlantic and related wartime service. [National Archives guidance](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/merchant-seamens-campaign-medal-records-1939-1945/)
What service did the Atlantic Star recognize?
It was associated with Atlantic and home waters, convoy work to North Russia, and qualifying South Atlantic service. The medal is especially linked with merchant convoys, escorts, and anti-submarine operations.
Was the Atlantic Star only for people who served directly in the mid-Atlantic?
No. The qualifying areas also included home waters, North Russia convoys, and parts of the South Atlantic. Exact rules varied by service, so a person's naval, military, air-force, or Merchant Navy record matters.
How is the Atlantic Star different from the 1939-1945 Star?
The 1939-1945 Star was a broader campaign award, while the Atlantic Star focused on Atlantic operational service. For many Merchant Navy cases, the 1939-1945 Star had to be earned before the additional Atlantic Star qualification could begin.
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