| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Hindenburg Outpost Line Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/05322.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
1914-15 Star : Private J V Solomon, 9 Battalion, AIF
Description
1914-15 Star. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to 2870 Private James Varcoe Solomon, born Cornwell, England; enlisted in Brisbane on 21 July 1915 in the 6th Reinforcements of 25 Battalion, AIF, at the age of 33. Solomon later transferred to 9 Battalion, AIF and served with them until the end of the war. He returned to Australia on 12 April 1919. Solomon was awarded the Military Medal on 18 September 1918 at Villeret, France for an action which took place during the 1st and 4th Australian Division’s highly successful attack on the Hindenburg Line Outpost Line. Solomon died in 1920 from the effects of gassing received during the war.