This 1914-15 star is to Corporal James M. Keith who served in the 4th Battalion AIF and was killed in action on May 3, 1915 at the Battle for Baby 700.

 

Here is an article on the battle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_for_Baby_700

 

 

A very poignant medal.  Thanks for sharing.

 

-Ski

1 hour ago, teamski said:

A very poignant medal.  Thanks for sharing.

 

-Ski

Indeed, I will have to post some more of my KIAs. I will never forget these men! 

Have you any medals to New Zealanders?

On 3/17/2021 at 8:59 PM, Kia kaha said:

Have you any medals to New Zealanders?

I have one 1914-15 star, I will have to post it! 

Awesome medal, A.I.F. medals are hard enough to find, especially those KIA in the Gallipoli Campaign. I have two Victory Medals to A.I.F. soldiers killed in France.

8 hours ago, ErwinRommel1940 said:

Awesome medal, A.I.F. medals are hard enough to find, especially those KIA in the Gallipoli Campaign. I have two Victory Medals to A.I.F. soldiers killed in France.

Yes, I always keep my eyes peeled for the AIF ones. I would love to see your victories! 

On 3/20/2021 at 4:21 PM, Trevor Arendall said:

I have one 1914-15 star, I will have to post it! 

I may have a photo, I’ve got a publication from 1916 with a photo of most of the killed and wounded from the NZEF at Gallipoli, it doesn’t go into those evacuated sick.

here’s a shot of my Great Uncles pay book showing he was paid at Walkers Ridge which was the Mounted Brigades H.Q. at the time

 

On 3/23/2021 at 11:41 PM, Kia kaha said:

I may have a photo, I’ve got a publication from 1916 with a photo of most of the killed and wounded from the NZEF at Gallipoli, it doesn’t go into those evacuated sick.

here’s a shot of my Great Uncles pay book showing he was paid at Walkers Ridge which was the Mounted Brigades H.Q. at the time

 

Interesting pieces. Always nice to have one that comes down through the family.