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1914 Star
Awarded to George Henry Boots (1886-1915). A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a scroll. Inscription: 'AUG. 1915. NOV.'. An oak garland superimposed upon the whole. Inscription: 'G.' with a 'V' within it. Bar: '5TH AUG.-22ND NOV. 1914' .Reverse: 'SS.108078, G.H. BOOTS, STO .I CL. HOOD BTTN. R.N.D.' Fitted with a ring ribbon missing.
George Henry Boots from East Ham, entered the Royal Navy on 1 February 1909. He served as a Stoker 1st class. During World War I, served with the Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division. He was killed in action during the Gallipoli Campaign on 10 May 1915.
George Henry Boots from East Ham, entered the Royal Navy on 1 February 1909. He served as a Stoker 1st class. During World War I, served with the Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division. He was killed in action during the Gallipoli Campaign on 10 May 1915.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED1618 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Date made: | 1917 |
| People: | Boots, George Henry |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 44 mm |