Summary
Australia
George Medal
Awarded to: LIEUT. KEITH S. UPTON. E.A.N.V.R.
For bomb and mine disposal
From ST 37514: GEORGE MEDAL AWARDED TO LIEUTENANT KEITH S. UPTON, RANVR FOR BRAVERY - 1942.
(Note the edge reads EANVR not RANVR as stated here J.S.)
The George Medal was instituted on 24 September 1940 for acts of great bravery by military personnel or civilians (to date about 50% each).
Physical Description
A round silver medal (36 mm diameter) with ring mount and ribbon. The obverse features a crowned head of George VI, facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:; the artist's initials P.M. (Percy Metcalf) are below the neck. The reverse depicts St George on horseback slaying the dragon on the coast of England; around, THE GEORGE MEDAL. The edge is engraved: LIEUT. KEITH S. UPTON. E.A.N.V.R
Obverse Description
A round silver medal (36 mm diameter) with ring mount and ribbon. The obverse features a crowned head of George VI, facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:; the artist's initials P.M. (Percy Metcalf) are below the neck.
Reverse Description
The reverse depicts St George on horseback slaying the dragon on the coast of England; around, THE GEORGE MEDAL.
Edge Description
The edge is engraved: LIEUT. KEITH S. UPTON. E.A.N.V.R
Significance
Awarded to: LIEUT. KEITH S. UPTON. E.A.N.V.R.
For bomb and mine disposal
The George Medal was instituted on 24 September 1940 for acts of great bravery by military personnel or civilians (to date about 50% each).
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Miss M. E. Upton, Jun 1987
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Date Issued
circa 1945 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Awarded To
Lieutenant Keith S. Upton - Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RANVR), Australia
Lieut Keith S. Upton, E.A.N.V.R. -
Inscriptions
GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: P.M. (Percy Metcalf) THE GEORGE MEDAL LIEUT. KEITH S. UPTON. E.A.N.V.R
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
90 mm (Height), 36 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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Keywords
Gallantry Awards, Militaria: Australian, World War II, 1939-1945