Prize medal for swimming, 1917
This British Expeditionary Force Recreational Training Medal was for coming second in the 40 yards breaststroke. It was awarded to Lance Corporal S K Jones of the Royal Engineers. When out of the line, troops were kept fit by their officers by taking part in sporting contests.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 2007-02-5-4
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Soldier gallery
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2007-02-5-4
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