Inauguration of the Gedge Medal

Joseph Theodore Gedge [1878-1914] was the first British officer killed in the war. The Royal Navy inaugurated a medal in his memory. This is the letter sent to his father to confirm the arrangements had been made.

约瑟夫·西奥多·格奇（Joseph Theodore Gedge，1878-1914）是战争中首位阵亡的英国军官。皇家海军（Royal Navy）为纪念他设立了一枚勋章。本数据集收录的即为寄往其父亲处的信函，该信函用于确认相关安排均已落实。