Historical information

Memorial Plaque commonly called "Dead Man's Penny' or 'Death Penny' for L.W.Telford KIA 5.4.17. Issued to wives,families of those who never returned from the Great War. Refer 157.2 for service history, 156, 159P.

Physical description

.1) Memorial Plaque, bronze, round with Brittania, lion and seals with space for individual name.
.2) Set of dog tags - 2 official tags (1 circular, 1 octagonal), plus 1 unofficial aluminium identity tag.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) LEONARD WILLIAM TELFORD
.2) Circular tag - "RC 4937 12 MGC AIF L.W.TELFORD
.2)Aluminium obverse "4937 L.W.TELFORD 46th Battn AIF RC"; Verso - coat of Arms and 'VICT'