White, John
Rank: Private
Service: Private
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Branch Category: Australian Imperial Force
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Personal Items
Kings and Queens South Africa, British War, Victory Medals
1901-1902 Bars Kings South Africa Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Queens South Africa Medal. Served Boer War and WW1.
Following Queen Victoria’s death during the South African War, King Edward VII authorised a medal to be awarded to all who were serving in South Africa on or after 1 January 1902, and who would complete 18 months service before 1 June 1902. The medal was never issued alone, but always with the Queen's Medal. Two clasps were issued: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902.
The Queen’s South Africa Medal was awarded for service in the Boer War in South Africa. The Australian colonies raised units and a number of Australians who were not able to join Australian units enlisted in British and South African units.
British War Medal 1914-20. Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The British War Medal 1914-20 was awarded.
The Victory Medal was authorised in 1919 to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces over the Central Powers. The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Australians were awarded the medal issued by Great Britain.
