1914/15 Star qualification

[verdun]

Can someone tell me, please, whether service in Egypt entitled a soldier from the British army (and/or Commonwealth forces) to the 14/15 Star?

(If so, did it depend on what type of service?) Thanks if you can help, Peter

[archangel9]

Peter,

Explained here -

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp?WT.hp=Campaign%20Medals%20-%20£2

"1914/15 Star

Authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to those individuals who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and to those individuals who saw service in any other operational theatre from 5 August 1914 to 31 December 1915."

John

[verdun]

Thanks, John, I know the rubric, but I'm a bit thick - Did Egypt count as an "operational theatre"?

[Michael Johnson]

Yes.

http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/ww1_1914_15_star_award.htm (bookmark for future reference)

[verdun]

Many thanks, Michael. Just what I wanted!