Summary
Military Medal, George V, 1st Issue, awarded to Pte. W.P. McDonnell, service number 3190, 58th Australian Infantry Battalion, AIF.
The Military Medal was instituted on 25 March 1916 as a gallantry medal for NCOs and men in the army for individual or associated acts of bravery, in June 1916 it was extended to women. Bars are awarded for additional acts that would warrant the medal. During World War I 115,600 Military Medals were awarded, 5796 first bars, 180 second bars and one third bar. In 1993 this award was discontinued.
Physical Description
A round silver medal (36 mm diameter) with mount but no ribbon.
Obverse Description
Bust of George V wearing field marshal's uniform, head bare, facing left; around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the bust truncation.
Reverse Description
Royal cypher GVR (George V King) above the legend 'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' within a laurel wreath with crown at top. The edge is impressed '3190 PTE. W.P. Mc.DONNELL. 58 / AUST: INF: BN:'.
Edge Description
3190 PTE. W.P. Mc.DONNELL. 58 / AUST: INF: BN:
Significance
Awarded to: 3190 PTE. W.P. Mc.DONNELL. 58 / AUST: INF: BN:
The MM was instituted on 25 March 1916 as a gallantry medal for NCOs and men in the army for individual or associated acts of bravery, in June 1916 it was extended to women. Bars are awarded for additional acts that would warrent the medal. During World War I 115,600 MMs were awarded, 5796 first bars, 180 second bars and one third bar. In 1993 this award was discontinued.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1916-1919 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Awarded To
Private W. P. McDonnell, Australia, 1916-1919
3190 Pte W.P. McDonnell, 58th Australian Infantry Battalion. -
Inscriptions
GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: B.M. (Bertram MacKennal) FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD 3190 PTE. W.P. Mc.DONNELL. 58 / AUST: INF: BN:
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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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Dimensions
55 (Height), 36 (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with mount
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