United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Star Type, To Robert M. Holesworth United Republic of but were obliged to ditch

but were obliged to ditch before making landfall

hunt allied U-boats along the coast

joining them on the 19th

many ADCC officers and instructors were drafted into the Royal Air Force (RAF)

On the reverse they are identified by name and rank

United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Star Type, To Robert M. Holesworth United Republic of but were obliged to ditchGeorge V. Two piece construction, insignia in frosted silver with blue enamels, mounted to a silvered bronze star base, engraved "ROBt. M. HOLESWORTH. OCT. 1865 TO NOV. 20th 1917" on the reverse, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback, maker marked "ELKINGTON 22 REGENT St. S. W" on the pinback, scattered frosted silvering wear on the insignia, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "IMPERIAL SERVICE