Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Contextual Description
Awarded to 6340 Private Frederick James Miatt who served with 17 Battalion during the First World War. Miatt was born in Croydon, NSW in 1885 and worked as an engineer until his enlistment with the AIF on 26 October, 1916. He sailed for the Western Front on the troopship 'Suevic' on 11 November, 1916. After serving with 17 Battalion in France and Belgium he transferred within the 2nd Division to Headquarters. He returned to Australia on 7 July, 1919.
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Accession Number
REL31622.001
Physical Description
Material: Silver
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