Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to 2268 Sjt. D. Willis, service number 2268, 6th Battalion, A.I.F.
"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; '2268 SJT. D. WILLIS. 6 BN. A.I.F.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Awarded To
Sergeant D. Willis, Australia, 1919-1920
2268 Sgt D. Willis, 6th Battalion A.I.F. -
Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'. 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal - artist). Reverse; '1914 1918'. Edge; '2268 SJT. D. WILLIS. 6 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
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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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