The British War Medal was approved in 1919, for issue to Officers and Men of British and Imperial Forces who had served between the 5th August 1914 and the 11th November 1918.
Officers and Men of the Royal Navy (including Reserves) were required to have completed 28 days mobilised service. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death whilst on active service
Clasps: None
Note: Issue of this medal was later extended to cover the period 1919-1920 and service in Mine Clearing at sea, as well as service on operations in North and South Russia, the Eastern Baltic, Siberia, the Black Sea and the Caspian.