Joslin et al. 1988 names W H J Blakemore as the designer of the 1914-1915 Star

The 1914-1915 Star was authorized in 1918.

This medal was awarded to Charles F Laseron, for his service in the Australian Imperial Forces. Laseron fourght and was injured in the Gallipoli landings of 1915. The 1914-1915 star was awarded to all who saw service in any theatre of war against the Central Powers betweeen 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915 (except those eligible for the 1914 Star, Africa General Service Medal or the Sudan Medal 1910).
Medal awarded to Charles F Laseron for World War One service

Medal, 1914-1915 Star, bronze with ribbon, Australia/ Great Britain, awarded to Sergeant C. F. Laseron, Regimental Number 751, 13th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.
Medal, 1914-1915 Star, bronze, in shape of a four pointed star with uppermost point replaced with a crown and suspension ring, stamped as one solid piece, across the face are two crossed swords, the points of which protrude between the points of the star. The obverse features a central scroll dated "1914 - 1915", an oak wreath surrounds this, superscribed on the bottom of the wreath is a "G" enclosing a "V". The reverse is flat and plain except for the stamping of the recipient's number, rank, name and regiment: "751 SJT C.F. Laseron. 13/ BN A.I.F". The medal is mounted on a watered ribbon of red, white and blue, vertical stripes, with the colours merging into one another.

Designed: Blakemore, W H J; ; 1918


Used: Australian Imperial Forces;

Owned: Laseron, Charles F;

: Laseron, Charles F;

Obverse: "1914 - 1915", "GV". Reverse: "751/SJT C.F. LASERON./ 13/ BN. A.I.F."

92/1379

1918

145 mm