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. Fitted with a ring and red, white and blue watered-silk ribbon. Reverse inscription: 'K.P-767 A.H.DUKE, A.B., R.N.V.R'.

Albert Henry Duke (1890-1915) was an able seaman, RNVR and died on 25 April 1915 whilst serving with the Anson Battalion, RN Division during the Gallipoli landings. He was buried at sea. Son of a coal miner of Kimberworth, Rotherham also called Albert Duke, Albert Henry was a crane driver before the war.

Object Details

ID: MED1026
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: Duke, Albert Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm