Summary
British 1914-1915 Star medal (replacement) awarded to Corporal William John Clarke, service number 328001, who served in the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, 7th Battalion (Doncaster) in World War I. The Regiment raised 23 Battalions.
One of a group of five medals, the 1914-15 Star medal is the second from the left. Corporal Clarke was also awarded: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal and War Medal 1939-1945.
According to the British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, the replacement was issued on 1 August 1956.
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 eligibile 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; '328001. PTE. W.J. CLARKE. W.RID.R. (REPLACEMENT)'.
Edge Description
Plain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs T. D. Barlow, 24 Mar 1981
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
Corporal W. H. Clarke, England, Great Britain, 1918
328001 Cpl W.J. Clarke, W.Rid.R. (Replacement). -
Inscriptions
Obverse; '1914 - 15 / GV' (King George V). Reverse; '328001. PTE. W.J. CLARKE. W.RID.R. (REPLACEMENT)'.
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 62 mm (Height)
1914-1915 Star medal only. Height to top of support ring.
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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References
References: National Archives, UK website: [Link 1] Reference number for Clarke records: WO 372/23/91217.
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 227 Pages
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