Lot 3967

Description

Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915 (NZ), issued in 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3), named to R.N.Booth. In case of issue, uncirculated.

Reginald Nathaniel Booth, carpenter, age 33, born at Larbert, NSW; Enl.30Mar1915 (nominal roll shows 15May1915) No.RN205 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train; rank on enlistment was AB Driver; previous service of 6 years in Merchant Navy as AB, Stoker and Engine Room Hand; Emb.04Jun1915 with rank of Driver, 5 Field Coy Engineers; RTA 31Aug1916 as a Sapper; Disch.15Nov1916 as Medically Unfit with Nephritis; died 01Apr1918 at age 36 from effects of service and is buried at Taabinga Cemetery, Queensland.

With research including full service records.