Lot 5230
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
Pair: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. S212366 H.Birbeck. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, a few marks otherwise very fine.
Together with metal WOII badge with backing plate, small AMF button and matching riband bar.
Henry 'Harry' Birbeck, born 01Jul1883 at Laura, Sth Aust; Enl.02Oct1939 in CMF, at Adelaide, Sth Aust; to 4th Garrison Battalion, CMF; Disch.18Feb1944 as WOII ex 4 Garrison Bn; Previous WWI service as 2307 CQMS (Acting RQMS); Enl.06Jan1916; to 16th Reinf, 4th LHR; to 14th Coy, Imperial Camel Corps and, upon disbandment of the ICC, posted to 15th ALH Regt; RTA 25Aug1919; Disch.17Oct1919; Died 29Oct1968; Received British War Medal & Victory Medal - now missing.
With copy of service file and other research.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70