| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/12946.002 |
| 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 : Gunner C H W Knowles, 1 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF
Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around the edge with the recipient's details.
History / Summary
Born at Nathalia, Victoria in 1898, Claude Henry Watson Knowles was single and working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in the AIF in February 1917. 2317 Trooper C H W Knowles embarked aboard A29 HMAT Suevic at Port Melbourne in June 1917 with the 18th Reinforcements to the 13th Light Horse Regiment. He arrived in England in August 1917 and was soon after transferred to the Artillery; joining the 1st Field Artillery Brigade in France during November. While serving with the 3rd Battery Australian Field Artillery, Knowles, together with 35590 Gunner William Bridgement, was awarded the Military Medal for his actions during fighting at Proyart, France on 22 and 23 of August 1918. Claude Knowles returned to Australia in June 1919 aboard HMAT Konig Frederich August.