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Prize medal, National Rifle Association
Cross Cross awarded to George Henry Boots (1886-1915). Obverse: Archer and rifleman in the centre. Inscription: 'NRA' (Top), '1300 1500' (left) '1860' (right). Below 'BATTALION RECRUIT'. Reverse: 'Pte G. Boots 22nd MX RV'. ('RV' stands for 'Rifle Volunteer').
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: | MED1620 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | National Rifle Association; Boots, George Henry |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |