Name/Title
WWI Victory Medal of HynesEntry/Object ID
2024.1016.2Description
Victory Medal with "ATLANTIC FLEET" claspContext
William Hynes was a veteran of World War I, who later joined the crew of Battleship Texas from December 31, 1922, to July 24, 1925. He joined the crew as a WT1c and left as a MM1c.
The World War One Victory Medal (referred to as the Victory Medal before WWII) was awarded to US service members who participated from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, with a few exceptions for later service. The medal was established by different military departments in Spring 1919.Collection
Historical Collections, Collection (William J. Hynes)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
