The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal

The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star

Boer War??SignificantBrass Star with Red, white and blue Ribbon attachedFront:- Crown atop a star shaped medal. Wreath surrounding crossed swords and "V" in a circle (Lower point of the star) Rear:- Sut. J. Bonner. 2nd. S.A.M.R. (?? 2nd South Australian Mounted Rifles??)military awards

Issued to Australian Service personnel who served at the beginning of the warSignificantBronze Star with Red, white and blue RibbonFront centre: Crossed Swords with 1914-15 banner surrounded by a wreath Rear: 2598. Pte. E. E. Connors. 22 Batt. A.I.Fmilitary awards

Medal awarded to Pte Ralph Henry Perkins, No. 1016, (Born Campbellfield, Enlisted Bendigo) on 31.1.1915 in D Coy 21st Battalion aged 18 years 11 months, embarked for Eygpt 8.5.1915, embark for France 19.3 1916, WIA 9.6.1918 Gassed, rejoin unit 17.6.1918, transfer to 24th Bn 13.10.1918, discharged from the Army 9/3/1919.Bronze coloured WW1 1914-15 Star, with original red, white and blue ribbon. Recipients' name engraved on reverse.Engraved on reverse: "1016, Pte R.H. Perkins, 21/Bn, A.I.F"medal, award, 1914-15 star, ww1, r.h.perkins

Awarded to a Ringwood resident for service in WW1 pre 1915. His name is on the wooden honour boards on display in the club.WW1 1914 - 15 Star on new ribbon

Three medals with ribbons1914-15 Star

1914/1918 star Pte G.V.Charlton 21/BN AIF

1. Replica - 1914-15 Star with ribbon. 2 Replica - British War Medal 1914 - 18 with ribbon. 3. Replica - Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 with ribbon.ww1 medals, replicas, 1914 -15 star, british war medal, victory medal

Medals, set of three (3) mounted, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18 (replica) Victory Medal 1914-19.On 1914-15 Star, "MZ-117050 PTE H.D. DELANY"pbt702, h.d. delany, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of three (3) mounted. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18 (Replica), Victory Medal 1914-19.On 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal "9102 CPL R. NICHOLS, S.STAFF.R"pbt94, r. nichols, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Collection contains original citation certificate for the Military Cross and telegram for invitation to Buckingham Palace to receive medal Military Cross 1914/15 Star British War Medal 1914/18 Victory Medal all medals with associated coloured ribbonsMilitary Cross has no inscription 1914/15 Star 1087 Pte F.W. Tickle 8 Bn. A.I.F. Victory Medal Lt. F.W. Tickle A.I.F.of, 1918, m c, australia, 1917, ww1, military, cross, lt, frank, tickle, 30th, august, commonwealth, department, defence, gazette, no, 137, london, 26th, november

Medal set and ribbon bars belonging to Pte "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" (No. 1399). Born Epsom. Enlisted in Bendigo on 19/10/1914 in 2nd Reinforcements of 14th Battalion, aged 22. Embarked for Egypt 2/2/1915 and for Gallipoli on 12/4/1915. He was WIA 29/8/1915 with GSW to left leg and transferred to England where his left leg was amputated. RTA 19/6/1916 and discharged 25/12/1916. Note: Part of O'Donahoo's record on National Archives lists his service number as 1496. His medals are marked with the number 1399. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.1. Court mounted trio of WW1 Medals consisting of 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Ribbons on medals are new. Pin and clasp on back. 2. Ribbon bar with original trio ribbons. Pin and clasp on back. 3. Ribbon bar with new ribbons. Two pins and clips on back.1. Stamped on back of 1914-15 Star: 1399 Pte R.R. O'DONAHOO 14 BN, A.I.F.' Stamped on rim of British War Medal and Victory Medal: '1399 Pte R.R. O'DONAHOO, 14 BN, A.I.F.'o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, gallipoli, 14th battalion, ww1

John James Warwick, No1581 (born Sydney, enlisted Sydney) on 25.4.1915 in the 1st Reinforcements 20th Bn AIF age 29 years. Embark for Eygpt 6.6.1915, records just state Gallipoli 16.8.1915. Hospital 22.11.1915 with Anemia, from there states Nephritis, Debility and Finally Epilepsy, embark for Australia 28.1.1916, discharge from the AIF on 26.7.1916.Single medal, unmounted. 1914 - 15 Star.On rear of the medal, "1581 Pte J.J. Warwick 20/BN AIF"award, medal, star

This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.Victory Medal, British Medal & 1914-15 Starfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medalfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Medal 1914-15 Star of L/Cpl P.W. THOMPSON 11 th Batt with box and Ribbonmedals, ww1, army

Ribbon Bar worn Pte A F Hoffman 395, 7/Bn; Possible worn on Anzac and Remembrance day commemoration post active service.Ribbon Bar for 1914 - 15 Star; 1914 - 1918 British War Medal; Victory Medal mounted on a brass with stainless steel broach clip.ribbon bar

Original medals of 395 Pte Alfred Francis Hoffman 7th Battalion who enlisted 7 August 1914 - Repatriated To Australia (RTA)Set of three WWI medals 1914 - 15 Star; British War Medal 1914 - 1920; Victory MedalOn rim of British War medal 395. Pte. A.F. HOFFMAN. 7/B.N. A.I.F.; ON RIM OF Victory Medal; 395. Pte. A.F.HOFFMAN 7 - BN. A.I.F.medals, wwi medals set of three

Two Framed Medals: Circular (British War Medal); Star, with crown in 12 o'clock position (1914-15 Star)918 Pte. J. McCormick 8 L.H. Rgt, A.I.F.

World War One 1914-15 Star awarded to 349 Private W Simeon 4th Australian Light Horse.medal, wwi, world war one, light horse, simeon

Memorial plaque or death penny, medals and photograph of Private Percy Albert TIPPETT 483 who served with the 6th Battalion AIF and was wounded on the 25/4/15 during the initial landing at Gallipoli and died on 28/4/1915.Percy, aged 19, was one of the first young men from Wangaratta to enlist in the First AIF, Service No. 483. He was posted to the 6th Infantry Battalion on 19th October 1914 and sailed from Melbourne on HMAT Hororata. On 25th April 1915, Percy was in the initial landings at Gallipoli when he was seriously wounded. He was retrieved and taken to a transport ship for medical attention but unfortunately did not respond to treatment and died from his wounds on 28th April 1915. The Tippet family has a long and direct association with the land where the memory of Percy is commemorated and now known as 'Percy Tippet Reserve`.Timber frame with photograph of solider, four medals with ribbons and death pennyMedals include: The Victory Medal, The British War Medal, The Memorial Plaque and the 1914/15 Starpercy tippett, ww1, wangaratta, gallipoli, 6th battalion

Medals, Set of three (3) mounted, 1914-15 Star British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914 - 19On the three medals, "7209 PTE A. ADAMS, S.STAFF.R"pbt86, a. adams, bob english collection, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

Arthur Hocking. (Born Castlemaine, enlisted Melbourne) Enlisted 25.8.1914 No 2741 In Div Ammunition Column No 3 Section, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1914, Joins M.E.F on 30.4.1915, Hospital with Synovitis to Knee, RTA 20.1.1916, re embark for England 20.10.1916, transfer to 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, embark for France 26.3,1917, RTA 5.4.1919.Medals, set of three (3) mounted. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918, Victory Medal 1914-19. On the three (3) medals; "2741 DVR A. HOCKING I.D.A.C. A.I.F."pbt704, a. hocking, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

1914/15 star, victory medal, George 5 Jubilee Medal, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. J18199 FE Jamesmedals, ww1, rn

Awarded to Frank Sands for his WW1 service . Military Medal awarded for 'conspicuous gallantry' Mouquet Quarry France September 1916framed set of World War 1 medals comprising, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal