Summary
1914-1915 Star medal awarded Pte. Aubrey Lionel Bertram Hampton, service number 6, 2nd Field Company Engineers, A.I.F., for service in World War I.
Private Hampton, a 28-year-old fitter and turner, enlisted on 18 August 1914 and was made a sapper in 2 Fld Coy Engrs (2nd Field Company Engineers). He was shipped overseas on the HMAT Orvieto in 20 October 1914 (part of the Albany convoy) and served in Gallipoli and the Western Front, becoming a driver in France. He suffered illnesses such as pneumonia and 'debility', and a minor wound, but seems to have escaped major wounds during the war. In 1916 Aubrey's significant act of bravery at Pozieres let to the award of Military and Distinguished Conduct medals. In July 1917 he married Victoria Alexandria Jane Johnstone of Kensington at Southbourne, Dorset, England. Aubrey returned to Australia in October 1918 on 'special leave', and Victoria later joined him there. He recovered from the effects of the war and went on to work as a fitter at organisations including H.V. McKay and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. He and Victoria had three daughters before he passed away at home, aged 50 years.
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. Single pin on back for fastening (not hinged).
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; '6 / SAPR. A. L. B. HAMPTON / 2/F.C. ENG. A.I.F.'.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Retiniotis
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Awarded To
Driver Aubrey L. Hampton - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Australia, 1918
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Issued By
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Place
Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, 1915
Place served. -
Inscriptions
Obverse; '1914 - 15 / GV' (King George V). Reverse; ' 6 / SAPR. A. L. B. HAMPTON / 2/F.C. ENG. A.I.F.'.
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Material
Bronze
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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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Overall Dimensions
43 mm (Width), 62 mm (Height)
Height to top of suspension ring.
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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