Medal issued to Australian Service Personnel after WW1HighRound British War Medal. Silver colour. Blue, black, white and orange coloured ribbon issued to all Commonwealth Service personnel.Front:- Portrait of King George. Rear:- Man on a Horse. 1914. 1918. Rim:- 5994 Pte W J Baird 14 Bn A.I. F

2246 Pte, Clive Terril Rowe Born Melbourne. Enlisted 17th March 1916 in Sale Victoria, aged 18 years 5 months Pte. Rowe went from the 19th Depot Battalion to the 46th Battalion AIF. Departed Australia 16th August 1916 and returned to Australia 8th April 1919. He was discharged 15th June 1919. While overseas Pte. Rowe suffered trench feet, was wounded (shellshock) and chronic eczema. Pte. Rowe was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.British War Medal 1914-1920 Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of WW1 and record the service given.The circular medal is made of cupro nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. Around this are the words GEORGIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: The reverse image has St. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and crossbones, the emblem of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge of the medal. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes which are in turn flanked by two black pinstripes, flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. Along the rim of the medal is stamped 2245 PTE.C.T. ROWE. 46-BN. A.I.F.

Ben Boyd enlisted in the AIF in Melbourne, 13 December 1915, giving his age as 42 years and 11 months. At that time he gave Bathurst as parish of birth, and attested that his wife Emma, next of kin, resided in Fitzroy. He gave his occupation as 'cutter'. Boyd reported to Royal Park on 6 January 1916, attached to the 22nd Battalion 11th reinforcements. He embarked for the Middle East on 29 March, and it appears that he spent the rest of his service in Egypt, apart from some four months in Palestine from September 1917 to January 1918. During this time it appears that he was attached to the 11th Light Horse Regiment Provost Corps. There were various promotions to 'temporary Corporal' and 'Acting Sergeant'. Boyd disembarked in Australia on 25 August 1919. The first reference to Yackandandah in Boyd's war record came in his application for the British War Medal and Victory Medal, in a letter dated 10 February 1924. He received those medals on or about 3 March 1924. By that time he had been working in Yackandandah for several years, having been engaged as an 'up-tp-date cutter and tailor' by Mrs Haig in 1921. He continued working as a tailor until his passing in 1957. There is an anecdotal recollection of Boyd sitting up on what was the bank counter making garments and watching the world pass by on High Street, and also reference to him replying to the toast for The Diggers, at a smoke social convened by the Returned Services League to honour Sir Kenneth Beatty, at Martin's Hotel, 8 September 1927. The Yackandandah Museum is housed in what had been the Bank of Victoria and had become the business premises and residence of Haig Tailor. The building bore the title B. Boyd Tailor as late as the 1960's. Isabella Haig sold the building and residence to Yackandandah Historical Society in 1969. Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given, the British War Medal 1914-20, was also variously known as Squeak, or Mutt. Boyd was eligible for having entered a theatre of war during specified periods and having left places of residence and rendered approved service overseas. The medal is cupro-nickel (silver?) with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are shown on the outside edge of the reverse surface. A ribbon is attached per a top bar. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. (Refer Notes.) On the obverse, "GEORGIVS V BRITT. OMN: REX ET: IND: IMP" On the reverse "1914 1918" On the edge, stamped, "4378 A-SGT. B. BOYD. PROV. CPS. A.I.F."world war 1, great war 1914 - 1918, medals, british empire

The British War Medal 1914-20 was iInstituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux, 27 April, 1918. The British War Medal completes a trio of medals awarded to Lieut. E. S. Holgate, including the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The British War Medal is round and made of cupro-nickel. It features the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of purple. The colours have no particular significance. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. Inscribed around outer edge of obverse: 'GEORGEIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:' Impressed around edge of medal: 'LIEUT.E.S.HOLGATE. A.I.F.' Inscribed on the reverse '1914 1918'medal, 1918, world war 1, british war medal, w w 1, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate e s, holgate medal

World War 1 Military AwardSignificantRound medal. Silver colour. Multi coloured ribbon attachedFront:- Portrait of King George Rear:- Man on a Horse with 1914. 1918 on rimmedal awarded to australian personnel, 1st world war

British war medal from WWI named to H. Carlow 75561Silver medal with two rainbow design ribbon. Back design is of a man on horseback with skull and crossbones at horse's feet. On Front, effigy of King George V.Back: "1914 / 1918" Front: "GEORGIUS V BRITT. OMN: REX ET IND: IMP" Side: "J 75561 H. CARLOW. A. B. R. N."wwi, medal, british war medal, rainbow ribbon

W.W.I MedalRound British war medal on blue, black, white and orange ribbon. Medal has King George on one side with "Georgivs V Britt omn Rax ET Ind. Imp" and figure on horse with 1914-1918 in reverse. On edge - 421 A/wo2 D.E.G. Gomble 21 MG Coy A>I.F.As abovew.w.i, d.e.g.gomble, british war medal

Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal for his WW1 Service. He did not see action and was therefore ineligible for the Victory Medal. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No.1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal.Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F."robert h. baron, cooper collection, british war medal, medal ww1

Most British and Commonwealth soldiers who served in World War I were awarded these three medals. The 1914-15 Star was awarded for service on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. It was never issued singly; recipients also received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The British War Medal was awarded to those who had entered a theatre of war on duty, or served overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. The Victory Medal commemorated the victory of the Allied Forces. Each nation designed their own medal but used the same ribbon. Australians received the medal issued by Great Britain. The combination of the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal were popularly dubbed 'Pip, Sqeak and Wilfred' after cartoon characters of the time. John (Jack) Dudley Cullen was the first person from St Kilda to enlist in World War I. He lived at 23 Argyle Street (now Waterloo Crescent), St Kilda. An electrician with three years service with the militia behind him, Jack enlisted on 18 August 1914 at the age of 21. By 20 October that year he was sailing to Egypt on the HMAT Shropshire as a member of the 5th Battery, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade. He served in the Middle East for a short time before being hospitalised with enteric fever and returning home to Australia. After recovering, Jack undertook permanent guard duties at Broadmeadows Training Camp until October 1916, when he went to England with the 118th Howitzer Battery on the HMAT Aeneas. He again returned to Australia on health grounds, this time suffering a bronchial condition, and was discharged in June 1918. The inscription '2/F.A. BDE A.I.F.' refers to the '2nd Field Artillery Brigade Australian Imperial Forces'.A gold coloured star medal (1914-15 Star), a round silver medal (British War Medal), and a round bronze medal (Victory Medal), joined by different multi-coloured ribbons to a bar.1914-15 Star: The medal is a four-point star in bright bronze with a crown at the top. On the front are two crossed swords overlaid with a wreath and a scroll inscribed '1914-15'. The back is inscribed '1023 GNR J. Cullen, 2/F.A. BDE A.I.F'. The ribbon has a white band in the middle with a red band on one side and a blue band on the other. British War Medal: The front shows a mounted horse. The back shows the head of King George V in profile. The ribbon has a wide orange centre stripe and narrow blue, black and white stripes on each side. Victory Medal: The front has a winged figure of Victory. On the back are the words 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919' surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon design colours are of two rainbows.john dudley cullen, jack cullen, wwi recognition of service

The British War Medal was awarded to British and Imperial forces for service during World War 1.Recipients also received the Military Star( where applicable) and the Victory Medal. Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France, and also was awarded the Associate Royal Red CrossOf significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosental was an Alfred nursing graduateRound silver medal with a straight clasp suspender without swivel. The front of the medal depicts the bare head effigy of King George V facing left. Around the perimeter "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:" (George V, King of all the British Isles and Emperor of India). The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows Saint George naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical and mental strength which achieved victory over Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and crossbones. In the background are ocean waves and just off-centre near the right upper rim is the risen sun of Victory. The years "1914" and "1918" appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The attached ribbon consists of a central broad golden-yellow stripe flanked by white and black stipes with royal blue borders. The medal has been mounted on card along with the 1914-1915 Military Star and The Victory Medalworld war 1, world war 1914-1918, leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial nursing service reserve, military medals, british war medal

Medals belonged to Senior Nurse Bessie Shircliffe Johnson who served with the Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Staff Reserve during WWI. She served in England, Egypt and Greece. Three World War One medals mounted on a badge pin together. The 1914-1915 Star a bronze four pointed star with crown at top with a watered ribbon of red merging into white which merges into blue. The 1914-1915 Star reverse is flat and plain; stamped with recipient’s details. The British War Medal 1914-1918 shows a bareheaded effigy of King George V facing left, ribbon is orange with borders in dark blue, black and white. The British War Medal 1914-1918 reverse shows Saint George naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, the horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross-bones. The Victory Medal, 1914-1919 is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the front, the ribbon has a 2 rainbow design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The reverse of the Victory Medal, 1914-1919 is bronze has the words The Great War For Civilisation surrounded by a laurel wreath. The name of the recipient is engraved along the bottom edge of both the British War medal and the Victory medal. There is also a miniature replica pair of the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.'S/NURSE. / B. S. JOHNSON. / A.N.S. A.I.F.' [Engraved on reverse of the 1914-1915 Star] 'SISTER B S. JOHNSON A.I.F.' [Engraved on bottom edge of the British War Medal 1914-1918] 'SISTER. B.S.JOHNSON A.I.F.' [Engraved on bottom edge of the Victory Medal, 1914-1919]wwi, world war one, world war 1, nursing in warfare, military medals, bessie shircliffe johnson, elizabeth shircliffe johnson

Refers to service of: "James Douglas Callen", No. 3277. POB Seymour, Vic. Age 18 yrs 4 mths. Enlisted Footscray, Vic 18 Sept 1917. Embarked 22 Dec 1917 for Suez. Disembarked Eng. 14 Feb 1918. Embarked France 20 May 1918. Reported WIA 12 Aug 1918. KIA 29 Sept 1918.British War Medal, silver with ribbon.3277 Pte J.D. Callen 38 BN AIF.james douglas callen, medals, wwi

Refers to the service of "Charles Chandler Hammond", No. 2332. POB, NZ. POE Melbourne 23 Aug 1916 4t Reo's 38th Bn, age 19 yrs 2 m. Embarked 20 Oct 1916 for England. Embarked 30 July 1917 for France. Admitted hospital 6 June 1918, Defective vision. Rejoined unit 17 June 1918. Admitted hospital 29 June 1918, PWO Pyrexia - trench fever. RTA 9 March 1919, Discharged 7 June 1919.This is a silver medal with ribbon, British War Medal 1914-1918.Stamped on rim: 2332 Pte C.C. Hammond 38 Bn AIF.charles chandler hammond, ww1, 38 bn, medals

The medal relates to John Henry Goodall VX95342, enlisted 2.9.1944, discharged 10.8.1945 with the rank of Pte in 2 TRG Depot AAMC. John is the brother of Allan Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2.Single British War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached, not mounted."VX95342 J.H. Goodall"awards, medals, british

Cardboard box British War medal 2nd Lt G.Thom No 165

YOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Rank: Gunner 13th Field Artillery Brigade Date of enlistment: 20.04.1917 Returned to Australia: 17.03.1920 (possibly dies of wounds), listed as fate date for return to AustraliaBritish War Medal 2 medals not linked, ribbons held together with safety pinYOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Gunner 13th F.A.B A.I.F

WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918

W B MARTIN was born on 1/01/1901. He served as Captain and was not a prisoner of war. W B Martin was awarded the British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

WW1 medal belonging to WW1 soldier Richard Evans Service Number 69029, born 12/8/1899 son of John Evans and Nora (nee Rosengren) Evans of Chiltern Valley. WW1 Richard Evans Service Number 69029, campaign medal 1914-1920British War Medal and ribbon 1914-20, belonging to Richard Evans. Made of cupro-nickel with an effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St. George on horseback. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge of the medal as is the recipients name : Richard Evans Service Number 69029. The attached Medal ribbon colours are Blue, Black white, Ochre. Service details around the edge of the medal : Richard Evans 69029. ww1, chiltern valley

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.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John HALLIGAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Ballarat, VIC. John served in the AIF (1355; 72830) enlisting on, 27/10/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT) on 31/05/1917. John HALLIGAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isobel HALLIGAN (Mother). John Halligan was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Established on 26th July 1919 this war medal was colloquially known as 'Squeak'. The medal was awarded to officers of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The front of the medal depicts the head of George V. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was usually impressed on the rim.Silver medallion with the front depicting the head of King George V and the back depicting a man on a horse on the top side. Has an orange, blue, black and white striped ribbon.Front: GEORIVS V BRITT. OMN REX ET IND. IMP. Back: 1914-1918 Rim: 3294 PTE C. F. WILLCOX. 8 BN. A.I.F.

This object relates to Gertrude Eveline MUNRO. She was born on 1/01/1882 in Ballarat, VIC. Gertrude Eveline served in the AIF Nursing Services (Sister) enlisting on, 16/08/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AANS 42nd GEN HOSP as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 10/10/1918. Gertrude Eveline MUNRO was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is A MUNRO (Father). Getrude Munro was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat