Lot 4697
Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Pair: Korea Medal 1950-53; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53. 2/10038 F.W. Hurley. Both medals impressed. Display court mounted, very fine - extremely fine.
Frederick William Hurley, born 13May1927 at Poplar, London, England; served in Korea 01Apr1952 - 24Mar1953; he served with 1RAR during its first tour of duty in Korea. During this tour the unit was in two major operations, Operation Blaze 02Jul1952 when A Coy launched an attack on Hill 227 and Operation Fauna on 10Dec1952 when B Coy launched a raid to capture a prisoner to interrogate, to identify enemy units and halt the progress of the Chinese bunkers. Frederick Hurley was supposedly wounded during his tour but this has not been confirmed.
With basic research.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300