Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Pte. Charles Reeves, service number 6679, 2nd Battalion, Lan. Fus. (Lancashire Fusiliers), of Great Britain, for service in World War I.
Private Reeves was born in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lanes, e. Ashton-Under-Lyne, r. Droylesden, Lanes. Private Reeves was killed in action whilst serving in France & Flanders on 15 December 1916.
"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; '6679 PTE. C. REEVES. LAN. FUS.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Issued By
England, Great Britain, 1914-1920
6679 Pte C. Reeves, Lan Fus -
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Artist
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Awarded To
Private C. Reeves, England, Great Britain, 1914-1920
6679 Pte C. Reeves, Lan Fus -
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; '6679 PTE. C. REEVES. LAN. FUS.'.
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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 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
References: National Archives UK website: B2455 World War One service: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ [Link 1] -D. Tout-Smith 4/2/2004.
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 228 Pages
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