Historical information

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.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: GEORIVS V BRITT. OMN REX ET IND. IMP.
Back: 1914-1918
Rim: 3294 PTE C. F. WILLCOX. 8 BN. A.I.F.