Here is a Canadian picture of the Defence Medal. The text points out that the qualifying time can range from 3 years down to 3 months. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmdp/mainmenu/ group04/dm Yours, John Wilson (New Zealand) > Prior to 18 May 1940 my brother was in the 15/19th Hussars. He was captured on this date in Belgium and died in a P.O.W. camp on the 12th of January 1941. > > I am in possession of his 1939-45 Star,and the 1939-45 War Medal. > > Is he entitled to the Defence Medal and if so where can I apply for this medal? >