Lot 4545
Sale 101 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Trio to KIA near Pozieres: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1533 Pte J.Davies. 2 Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fine - extremely fine.
Together with Memorial Plaque named to John Davies, in original fold-over box.
John Davies, miner, age 32, born at Pontifedd, United Kingdom; Enl.01Dec1914 in Sydney (regimental numbers 1533 and 2644); Emb.11Feb1915; RTA 04May1915 sick; Emb.15Sep1915 (second time); to 5 Bn Tel El Kebir 07Jan1916 and then to Suez Defences near Serapuem; to France 25Mar1916; reported WIA and missing and later confirmed KIA 25Jul1916 during attacks near Pozieres; buried Pozieres British Cemetery, France.
With research.
- Estimate
- $900
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200