Lot 3666
Sale 108 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Pair: Meritorious Service Medal (GVR type 1) with MID; 1914-15 Star. 7908 Q.M. Sjt W.H.Willison: Aust: F.A. on first medal, 7908 Cpl W.H.Willison. 6/F.A. Bde. A.I.F. on last medal. Both medals impressed. Ribbons tatty, very fine.
MSM: LG 18/1/1919, p1023, posn 56; CAG 3/6/1919, p941, posn 83.
In recognition of valuable services rendered with the armies in France and Flanders.
MID: LG 28/5/1918, p6201, posn 68; CAG 24/10/1918, p2056, posn 40.
Specially mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatch of 7 April 1918 for distinguished and gallant service and devotion to duty.
William Henry Willison, carpenter, age 40, born at Flemington, Victoria; previous service of 15 years in B Bty Field Arty; Enl.20Sep1915 at Melbourne, Victoria; Emb.22Nov1915; RTA 05Jul1919; Disch.27Aug1919.
With research.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $800