Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Pte. Leslie Archibald Hayes, service number 568, 29th Battalion, A.I.F.
Private Hayes was born in Dunkeld, Victoria, and was a blacksmith when he joined on 20 July 1915, aged 18 years and 11 months. He embarked from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 on the HMAT Ascanius. He was first located in Ismailia, Egypt, then later in France. Private Hayes died on 26 July 1916 at the 1st casualty clearing station in France of grenade wounds received in action. He is buried at Estaires Communal Cemetery.
"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; '568 PTE. L.A. HAYES. 29 BN. A.I.F.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Awarded To
Private Leslie A. Hayes, Australia, 1919-1920
568 Pte L.A. Hayes, 29th 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; '568 PTE. L.A. HAYES. 29 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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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] Australian War Memorial website: [Link 3]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 228 - 9 Pages
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