1914-15 Star

Awarded to Chief Engine Room Artificer Albert Jew (1877-1916) lost in HMS ‘Invincible’ during the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a short scroll. Inscription: '1914-15.' An oak garland superimposed upon the whole. Inscription: 'G'. with a 'V' within it. Inscription Reverse: '269506, A.E.JEW, ACT.C.E.R.A. II, R.N.' Fitted with a ring and red, white and blue watered-silk ribbon.

Albert Jew was born in Swindon where his father worked as a railway carriage smith. He entered the Royal Navy on 10 October 1898 having been employed as a fitter and turner. Apart from a period stationed in the Mediterranean from 1899-1902 most of his early career was spent in home waters. He served on 'Invincible' from 12 August 1914 until her loss with all but six of her crew on 31 May 1916 during the battle of Jutland. He would have been present in this ship at the battle of Heligoland 28 August 1914 and the battle of the Falklands, 8 December the same year.

Object Details

ID: MED1755
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: circa 1918
People: Jew, Albert Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm