Historical information

Memorial plaque commonly called "The Death Penny". These were presented to the family of all those who did not return from WW1.
Thomas Wells No 4607 enlisted on 11.10.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 12th BN AIF aged 28 years 10 months, embarked for Eygpt 8.2.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, transfers to the 49th Bn, WIA 14.8.1916 GSW back and arm, rejoin unit 12.9.1916, transfers to the 52nd Bn 20.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 12.8.1918 GSW to Head, DOW's 6.9.1918

Physical description

.1) Memorial Plaque bronze, round shape, on front face is a raised depiction of Brittanica with a lion, a blank space at the bottom for a name to be added being "Thomas Wells". The rear face is blank.
.2) Cardboard waterproof box with 4 diamond shape opening flaps to house the plaque.

Inscriptions & markings

On the face of .1) "He Died for Freedom and Honour", "Thomas Wells"