Lot 5151
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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China War Medal 1900. W.Taylor, A.B., H.M.S.Protector. Impressed. Small edge nick on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Able Seaman 1st Class Walter Taylor, mariner, born 1874; 01Aug1900 volunteered for service in China whilst a member of the South Australian Naval Force serving on HMCS Protector; Emb.06Aug1900 from Port Adelaide for Hong Kong via Sydney, Brisbane and the Philippines; Arrived 10Sep1900 at Hong Kong and placed under command of Royal Navy and to patrol and dispatch duty to Woosung, Shanghai, Taku and Wei Hai Wei; Emb.06Nov1900 from Hong Kong for Port Melbourne; participated in Commonwealth Celebrations in Sydney 01Jan1900; Arrived 06Jan1901 at Adelaide; Died in South Australia 22May1949.
With research and copy of H.M.S. Protector medal roll.
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $8,000