The Burma Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II. The medal was awarded for service in the Burma Campaign between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. This medal was also awarded for certain specified service in China, Hong Kong, Malaya and Sumatra: * Hong Kong - between 26 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 * China and Malaya - between 16 February 1942 and 2 September 1945 * Sumatra - between 24 March 1942 and 2 September 1945