1914 Star

Awarded to Arthur Robert Blore (1889-1947). A uniface star of four points, the upper covered by a crown, with two crossed swords entwined by a scroll. Inscription: 'AUG. 1915. NOV.' An oak garland superimposed upon the whole. Inscription: 'G.' with a 'V' within it. Reverse: 'L7/3146. A.R.BLORE, LG.SEA.COLLINGWOOD BTTN. R.N.D.' Bar: '5TH AUG.-22ND AUG. 1914'. Fitted with a ring and red, white and blue watered-silk ribbon.

Arthur Robert Blore was the only person to receive a double award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. 'London Gazette' 13 Sept 1915 'For services in the Gallipoli Peninsular. The Battalion, having occupied a portion of the enemy's fire trench on the 4th June, was engaged in digging communication trenches to a position in the rear of it, on which they were consolidating the line. The officer being shot, Seaman Blore took charge of a party of 22, who advanced to recover the retirement. He shot two of the crew of a Turkish machine-gun enfilading the trench and kept up a steady fire, checking the enemy who were re-occupying it. He exhibited great bravery and power of leadership on a difficult occasion.'

Object Details

ID: MED1862
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Display - Forgotten Fighters
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: 1917
People: Blore, Arthur Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
Parts: 1914 Star
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