BCOF voucher The 1939 45 Star is awarded CLASP:Kashmir The 1939 45 Star is awarded for operational 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 please see the Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions page The British Commonwealth Occupational Forces Association hereby authorises the issue of the Occupation of Japan Medal to all ex service personnel who have served with the Australian Component of the Occupational Forces or who served in Japan during the qualifying period with a Commonwealth unit closely associated with the Australian Component Qualifying service will be the same as for the issue of the Korea and Vietnam Medals