| Location | United States |
| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | Thomas James Ferrell |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-142 |
| Obverse description | Soldier hugs his child and wife as he departs for war |
| Obverse lettering | UNITED STATES ENTERS WORLD WAR I * * * 1917 * * * |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | 11-line inscription, date above. |
| Reverse lettering | 1917 FEB. 1 - Germany begins unrestricted submarine warfare; MAR. 1 - Anti-German feeling is increased by publication of the Zimmermann note; APR. 6 - U.S., Germany at war; APR. 24 - Liberty Loan Act to finance war; MAY 18 - Selective Service begins call to the colors. FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1973 FM - - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 9323261350 |
| Comments |
