| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28832.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
British War Medal 1914-20 : Private J M Peggs, 28 Battalion, AIF
Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's name.
History / Summary
1631 Private James Mason Peggs enlisted from Cranbrook, Western Australia on 7 July 1916. He was a 28 year old farmer who was also a keen volunteer with St John Ambulance, and he was appointed as a stretcher bearer with 28 Battalion, AIF. Peggs was killed in action on 4 October 1917. His name is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres. His brother, Robert William Peggs, served with 44 Battalion, AIF, and was severely wounded.