| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31067.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
British War Medal 1914-20 : Private W Wells, 2 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to 2091 Private William Wells of 2 Light Horse Regiment, AIF. Wells lived in Inglewood, Queensland and was employed as a drover at the time of his enlistment on 10 September 1915. He sailed for the Middle East on the troopship 'Osterley' on 15 January, 1916. Wells served with the 2 Light Horse Regiment in the Middle East and later transferred to 6 Field Artillery, AIF, serving in France.