Authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to those individuals who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and to those individuals who saw service in any other operational theatre from 5 August 1914 to 31 December 1915.
Herbert George Close (1877) was born in Weston-in-Gardano, Somerset, the son of James Close (1851) and Martha Bessant. He served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during World War 1. He was subsequently awarded the 1914-1915 Star.
Albert Thomas Clowes (1893) was born in London, England, the son of Albert Charles Clowes (1862) and Louisa Mary Ann Leversuch. Drafted into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in 1914, serving at Alexandria, Ismalia and Suez. He was subsequently demobilised…
Charles Berry Close (1889) was born at Moonta, South Australia, the son of William Close (1855) and Helen Gusling. He enlisted in the 43rd Infantry Battalion in 1916 and served in France where he was wounded in 1917. He was subsequently…
Walter John Westcott Close (1891) was born at Laura, South Australia, the son of John Thomas Close (1853) and Frances Wilkinson. He enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps in 1915 and served in Egypt, France and Belgium, returning to Australia…
