1914-15 Star

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. Reverse inscription: 'S.4378. C. WILSON. STO..R.N.R.' Fitted with a ring and red, white and blue watered-silk ribbon.

Charles Wilson was born in Hartlepool, Durham in 1888, the son of James and Agnes Wilson. He served in the Royal Naval Reserve during World War I as a stoker on HMS 'Sappho' during 1915-16. In 1917 he transferred to HMS 'Pembroke' at Sheerness. He was discharged in 1918 to work for the Northumberland Shipbuilding Company.

Object Details

ID: MED0956
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: ca.1918
People: Wilson, Charles; Bush Collection
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
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