World War One Records

World War One Medal Rolls

There is both a front and back side to each card. Cards are arranged alphabetically by soldiers’ surnames. There are a few different card forms that were used, so the amount of information recorded will vary. However, the type of information that may be found on the cards includes:

  • Name of soldier
  • Regiment
  • Corps
  • Rank(s)
  • Regiment number(s)
  • Name of medal(s) received
  • Roll and page numbers (references to the original AMO medal rolls)
  • Theater of war served in and date of entry
  • Date of enlistment
  • Date and reason of discharge
  • Remarks
  • Correspondence notes
  • Address

Your ancestor may have been award one of three campain medals awarded during the War.

  • 1914 Star (Mons Star) was awarded for service in France or Flanders (Belgium) between 5 August and 22 November 1914
  • 1914-15 Star was awarded for service in France or Flanders (Belgium) between 23 November 1914 and 31 December 1915, or for service in any theater between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915

  • Allied Victory Medal (Victory Medal) was awarded for service in any operational theater between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was issued to individuals who received the 1914 and 1914-15 Stars and to most individuals who were issued the British War Medal. The medal was also awarded for service in Russia (1919-1920) and post-war mine clearance in the North Sea (1918-1919).
  • British War Medal was awarded to both servicemen and civilians that either served in a theater of war, or rendered service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was also awarded for service in Russia, and post-war mine clearance in the Baltic, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea between 1919 and 1920.

Other medals awarded were:

  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was awarded to non-commissioned officers for bravery
  • Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was generally awarded to officers ranked Major and higher for distinguished war service
  • Military Cross Medal (MC) was awarded to commissioned officers of Captain and below, as well Warrant Officers, for valour during active operations
  • Military Medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers for bravery in land battle
  • Silver War Badge (SWB) was awarded to servicemen who became ill or were wounded while serving in a theater of war or at home
  • Territorial Force War Medal was awarded to servicemen who were members of the Territorial Force either on or before 30 September 1914 and who served in an operational theater abroad between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918
  • Victoria Cross Medal (VC) was awarded for valour in the face of the enemy

 

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