Summary

1914-15 Star medal awarded to Pte. George Walter Connell, service number 1924, 5th Battalion, A.I.F., for service in World War I.
(The 1914-15 Star medal is the medal on the right side of the group.)

Private Connell was born in Daylesford, Victoria and was a labourer when he joined on 8 January 1915, aged 18 years.
He embarked in July 1915 and was wounded in action at Gallipoli on 20 November 1915. Connell then rejoined his unit where he suffered a gunshot wound to the head on 29 November 1915. Private Connell returned to Australia and was discharged in August 1916.

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; '1924 PTE. G.W. CONNELL. 5/BN. A.I.F.'.

Edge Description

Plain.

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