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Medals -- World War 1
The medals and medallion depicted here are
specific to World War 1 service.
 Other
medals (eg bravery medals) which may have been awarded for service in
World War 1 can be viewed by following the link at right.
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The 1914-15 Star
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Awarded for service on the establishment of a
ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star
could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). |
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Awarded for service as follows:
• Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their
lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5
August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who
left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service
between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August
1914 and 11 November 1918. |
The British War Medal 1914-20
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The Mercantile Marine Medal
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Awarded to those who qualified for the British
War Medal and could supply evidence of having served at sea on at
least one voyage through a danger zone. |
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Awarded for service as follows:
• Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service
either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the
establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations.
• Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a
theatre of war.
• Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in
a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit
in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the
enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on
the complement of aircraft-carrying ships.
A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1
wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no
matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned'. |
The Victory Medal
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In 1967, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the Gallipoli landing, a medallion was issued to everyone who
served at Gallipoli, or their families. |
The Gallipoli Medallion
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