* The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for:

• a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel

• a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel

• a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations

The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel.