Star, 1914-15
Description
A 1914-15 Star. The bronze crowned four pointed star also features crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves with the royal cypher at the foot. " 1914-15 " is embossed on a central scroll. " 3/785, S. M. J. HOUSTON N.Z.E.F. " is marked on the edge. It is mounted as part of a group of five.
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Classification
Collection
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This
medal
was
awarded
to
John
Houston
for
his
service
in
the
Medical
Corps
during
World
War
I.
The
prominent
south
Taranaki
lawyer
also
served
in
the
New
Zealand
Temporary
Service
during
World
War
II.
His
service
medals
were
donated
to
Taranaki
Museum
along
with
his
large
collection
of
other
military
medals.
Accession number
A59.352
Collection type
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