Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post 1919

Historical information

Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. Embarked 24/9/14. Died of wounds 20/6/15. The Plaque was commonly called "Dead Man's Penny" or “Death Penny”

Physical description

Brown metal round plaque. Blank on one side. Front side engraved with inscription to William O'Connor. An image of Britannia holding a Trident and a wreath with a Lion at her feet.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" "WILLIAM HENRY O'CONNOR".

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