Lot 4607
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
1914-15 Star to KIA Palestine. 851 Pte W.J.White. 8/LH.Rgt. A.I.F. Impressed. Some verdigris on left arm of star and a few small spots on reverse, otherwise very fine.
William John White, shearer, age 27, born at Merino, Victoria; Enl. 29Oct1914 at Hamilton, Victoria; Emb.13Apr1915; to Gallipoli 26May1915; 07Aug1915 WIA in charge at The Nek, Gallipoli, serious bomb wound left arm and knee; 12Aug1915 to hospital at Malta; returned to unit at Gallipoli 25Oct1915; KIA 19Apr1917 Palestine, left unburied due to retirement of unit; commemorated at Jerusalem War Memorial Cemetery.
With copy of service file.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550