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Medals - Capt Colin McDonald

Boer War medals have not been tracked down as yet.

 

The British War Medal 1914-20

Awarded for service as follows:
• Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.

The Mercantile Marine Medal

Awarded to those who qualified for the British War Medal (1914-20) and could supply evidence of having served at sea on at least one voyage through a danger zone.

 

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