This is a naval medal roll dealing with the 1914 Star to the Royal Navy, which was awarded almost exclusively to the Royal Naval Division (R.N.D.). There are brief historical notes on the R.N.D. The book includes: an analysis of medals and clasps; the pattern of naming on a 1914 star; abbreviations used in medal rolls; Royal Naval Battalions; Royal Marine Battalions; other units including ambulance and hospital units; prisoners of war; the story of how the 1914 Star was created for the R.N.D. (selected extracts from the Admiralty Case File); Fleet Orders published in relation to the 1914 Star.