Three other medals awarded to Joby Culverhouse during the Great War are shown here:1914 Star
Issued: instituted in 1917 for service ashore in France and Flanders between 5 August and 22 November 1914.
Front: Two swords cross with Aug 1914 Nov GV
Back: 12328 DVR J. CULVERHOUSE RFA
British War Medal
Issued: The British War Medal was authorised in 1919. Qualification for the award varied according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civillians was that they entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
Front: GEORGIVS V BRITT: MON: REX ET IND: IMP
Back: (man on horseback) 1914-1918
Edge: 12328 BMBR J. CULVERHOUSE R.A.
Victory Medal
Issued: The victory Medal 1914-1919 was awarded to all eligible personnel who served on the establishment of a unit in an operational theatre.
Front: (Angel with left arm outstretched)
Back: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1918
Edge: 12328 BMBR: J. CULVERHOUSE R.A.
Above information from the following sites: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/medals.asp and http://www.firstworldwar.com/
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