Victory Medal 1914-18

Awarded to George Henry Boots (1886-1915). Obverse: Winged Victory standing (front), a palm branch in her right hand, her left arm outstretched. Reverse: Within a laurel garland, Inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914-1919'. Inscribed on edge: 'S.S.108078 G.H. BOOTS.STO.R.N.' 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.

Object Details

ID: MED1619
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: McMillan, William
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: 1919
People: Boots, George Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 36 mm