Lot 4938
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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1914-15 Star to KIA Gallipoli. 38 Pte J.Blundell, 8/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. Impressed. No ribbon, old oxidation, otherwise very fine.
John Blundell, gem cutter, age 21, born at Essendon, Melbourne, Vic; Enl.05Oct1914 at Melbourne, Vic; Emb.25Feb1915; KIA 28Jun1915 at Gallipoli; buried at Ari Burnu Cemetery, Anzac, Gallipoli, Turkey; John Blundell's brother, Lance Corporal George Aubrey Blundell, 21Bn, was also KIA 04Oct1917 at Belgium.
With research.
- Estimate
- $950
- Result Status
- Passed in