LIDGETT, G.D

Display Number:  1102  
Name:  Lidgett  George David
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George Lidgett was born 24 August 1884. He served in the Merchant Marine before becoming an Engineer Officer with the Royal Navy during the First World War.
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  • British War Medal - Recognises the successful conclusion of the First World War. Its coverage was later extended to recognise service until 1920, recognising mine clearing operations at sea, and participation in operations in North and South Russia, the eastern Baltic, Siberia, the Black Sea and the Caspian.
  • Mercantile Marine War Medal - Awarded to members of the Merchant Navy who had undertaken one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the First World War. The ribbon is green on the left side and red on the right side, symbolising the port and starboard steaming lights.
  • Victory Medal - Was issued to all those who had already qualified for the 1914 Star or the 1914-15 Star, and to most persons who had already qualified for the British War Medal. It was awarded to all New Zealand troops serving overseas, except for those who arrived in Samoa after 30 August 1914 and those serving in Great Britain only. It is also sometimes referred to as the "Allied War Medal", because the same basic design and double rainbow ribbon were adopted by 13 other allied nations.

 

  • British War Medal (Miniature) - Miniature version of the British War Medal. Recognises the successful conclusion of the First World War. Its coverage was later extended to recognise service until 1920, recognising mine clearing operations at sea, and participation in operations in North and South Russia, the eastern Baltic, Siberia, the Black Sea and the Caspian.
  • Mercantile Marine War Medal (Miniature) - Miniature version of the Mercantile Marine War Medal. Awarded to members of the Merchant Navy who had undertaken one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the First World War. The ribbon is green on the left side and red on the right side, symbolising the port and starboard steaming lights.
  • Victory Medal (Miniature) - Miniature version of the Victory Medal. Was issued to all those who had already qualified for the 1914 Star or the 1914-15 Star, and to most persons who had already qualified for the British War Medal. It was awarded to all New Zealand troops serving overseas, except for those who arrived in Samoa after 30 August 1914 and those serving in Great Britain only. It is also sometimes referred to as the "Allied War Medal", because the same basic design and double rainbow ribbon were adopted by 13 other allied nations.