Summary
War medal, Great Britain, 1945. One of a group of five medals awarded to Corporal William John Clarke, who served in both World Wars I and II - Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and War Medal 1939-1945.
During World War I, Clarke served in the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, 7th Battalion (Doncaster), service number 328001. The Regiment raised 23 Battalions. During World War II his service number was S212443.
This medal was awarded to all full-time personnel who served more than 28 days or more in both operational and non-operational areas.
Physical Description
A cupro nickel medal with ribbon mounted in a group of eight medals. The obverse features a crowned head of King Geirge VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: The reverse has a lion standing facing left on a fallen dragon with two heads; above, 1939 1945; the artist's initials E.CR.P. (E. Carter Preston) in the field to left. The edge is impressed in capitals: S212443 W.J. CLARKE
Obverse Description
A crowned head of King George VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: medal with ribbon mounted in a group of eight medals
Reverse Description
A lion standing facing left on a fallen dragon with two heads; above, 1939 1945; the artist's initials E.CR.P. (E. Carter Preston) in the field to left.
Edge Description
S212443. W.J. CLARKE.
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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
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
The edge is impressed in capitals: S212443 W.J. CLARKE
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Material
Cupro Nickel
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
160 mm (Width), 81 mm (Height)
Size of group, not individual medal.
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Shape
mounted medal group
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References
References: National Archives, UK, reference number for Clarke records: WO 372/23/91217.
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 253 Pages
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