Lot 4985
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Pair to POW: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1666 Pte A.J.Garrard. 48 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. No ribbons and second medal with replaced jump ring, small edge nick on reverse of first medal, otherwise fine.
Arthur John Garrard, farmer, age 20, born at Balaklava, Sth Aust; Enl.15Feb1916 at Burra, Sth Aust; Emb.11Apr1916; reported missing 11Apr1917 then POW in Germany at Gef Lager Soltau, captured at Reincourt, France, suffered GSW left forearm and fractured ulna; Repatriated arriving at England 07Jan1919; AWL 18Feb1919; granted leave 22May-22Aug1919; RTA 22Aug1919; Disch.03Jan1920.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $950