Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Pte. John William Byrne, service number 6974, 14th Battalion, A.I.F.
Private Byrne embarked on the HMAT Medic on 16 December 1916 from Melbourne.
"The British War Medal 1914-1920, authorised in 1919, was awarded to eligible service personnel and civilians alike. Qualification for the award varied slightly according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civilians was that they either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Service in Russia in 1919 and 1920 also qualified for the award.".
Obverse Description
Bare head of King George V facing left; text around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation.
Reverse Description
Naked figure of St. George on horseback advancing right trampling a shield bearing an eagle design and a skull and crossbone. Above, the sun; in the background, the ocean; text around, '1914 1918'.
Edge Description
Text; '6974 PTE. J.W. BYRNE. 14 BN. A.I.F.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from L. H. Walters - Numismatic Society of Victoria, Jun 1969
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
England, Great Britain, 1914-1920
6974 Pte J.W. Byrne, 14th Battalion, A.I.F. -
Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Awarded To
Private John W. Byrne, Australia, 1919-1920
6974 Pte J.W. Byrne, 14th Battalion, A.I.F. -
Inscriptions
Obverse; 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'. 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal - artist). Reverse; '1914 1918'. Edge; '6974 PTE. J.W. BYRNE. 14 BN. A.I.F.'.
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter)
Medal only.
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
References: National Archives of Australia website: [Link 1] National Archives UK website: [Link 2]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 228 - 9 Pages
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