5923474 Waterloo Medal 1815, Private John Dent, 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Waterloo Medal 1815 awarded to Private John Dent, 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment. The Waterloo Medal was created in 1816. It was the first medal to be awarded by the British Government to all British soldiers who fought in a campaign. The medals were made by the Royal Mint. Each Waterloo Medal had the name of the person it was awarded to stamped around the edge.); by National Army Museum .