Artefact
Artefact
Display location
Pou Maumahara drawer bank 2, drawer C, medal position 15
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, N1598
Primary Maker
Place
Date
[1919]
Associated Notes
British War Medal 1914-20, WW1
Medal awarded to 12/2846 Pte Royden James Simpson, Auckland Infantry Regiment, NZEF.
Private Royden James Simpson 12/2846 enlisted with the Sixth draft Auckland Infantry Battalion [nominal roll vol. 1]. He is described as single, last NZ address New Lynn Auckland, and his next-of kin is listed as James Simpson (father) of Ruawai, via Helensville. He served in Egypt and on Gallipoli, WW1
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Associated Person
Associated Date
1914-1920
Period
Signature/marks
WMcM (medallist's initials)
BM (medallist's initials)
12/2846 PTE. R.J. SIMPSON. N.Z.E.F. (recipient's name)
Media
Measurement Description
medal: 36mm diameter ribbon: 32mm wide
Measurement Reading
36mm (medal)
32mm ( ribbon)
Classification
Media/Materials Notes
Last Update
19 Mar 2024
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