Summary

1914-15 Star medal awarded to Private Frank Adams, service number 2104, 5th Battaliion, 1-12 Reinforcements, A.I.F., for service in World War I.

Private Adams was born in Spotswood, Victoria. Previously employed as a grocer he joined on 6 March 1915, aged 25 years and 10 months. Adams embarked on 25 June, 1915 aboard the HMAT Ceramic departing from Sydney. Once in Gallipoli he was injured by a shell wound to the head resulting in a compound fracture of the skull. Adams was operated on on the hospital ship and then transferred to a London hospital in 1915. He was discharged on 30 July 1916 as an invalid.

The 1914-15 Star was authorised in 1918 to be awarded to those who saw service between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915 (excluding those who were eligible for the 1914 Star) - 2,350,000 were issued.

Physical Description

Bronze four point star medal 'ensigned' by a crown. Ribbon is striped in the three colours of the Empire which are shaded and watered.

Obverse Description

Four pointed star with the top point replaced by a crown with attached loop and ribbon, crossed swords project between the points of the star and at the centre, within an oak wreath, a scroll crossing the swords reads '1914-15'; at the base of the wreath is a large 'G' which encloses a 'V' (King George V).

Reverse Description

Stamped; '2104 PTE. F. ADAMS. 5/BN. A.I.F.'.

Edge Description

Plain.

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