Unit medal abbreviation on 1914 star

[Les Anderson]

Hi

Can anyone identify the unit for the unit abbreviation "A.O.O. " found on a British 1914 Star. See Photo.

[Les Anderson]

Sorry here's the photo to earlier question

[Aberdeen Medals]

Les,

There was never any British Army formation that used the approved unit abbreviation A.O.O. on Great War medals

The recipient's extant Medal Index Card shows that Private James G. Barnes was a member of the Army Ordnance Corps (A.O.C.) and had first entered theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Curiously his MIC is annotated to show that his BWM and Interallied Victory Medals were returned 9 April 1921 with a further note 'Deserted'

Look at the last letter in the unit closely under a glass - it may well just be a poorly struck C - if not it is just an error by the engraver / machinist at time of naming

As information

[paul wood]

Mark is right I suspect it is a an error in the die, this happens from time to time. There is definitely no AOO abreviation. As his BWM and Victory was returned you have his complete medal issue.

All the best,

Paul

[Les Anderson]

Thanks for the information much appreciated.