Pair of WWI service medals awarded to G Graham for Australian merchant marine service
Date1914-1918
Object number00047674
NameMedals
MediumMetal, ribbon
DimensionsDisplay dimensions: 410 × 305 mm A Fini
ClassificationsCoins and medals
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Victoria Barracks Army Museum
DescriptionPart of a group of medals and certificates associated with John Fisher, G Graham, F W Joliff, J Hall and T W Fisher.
HistoryBritish War Medal awarded to Mercantile Marine for at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
The Mercantile Marine Medal awarded to those who qualified for the British War Medal and could supply evidence of having served at sea on at least one voyage through a danger zone.
SignificanceThese form part of a collection of merchant navy medals and certificates that records several significant military achievements and the wartime service of Australian merchant mariners.
