Lot 4555
Sale 118 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Banknotes and Medals
Description
Singles with one KIA: Victory Medal 1914-19. 176 Pte. O.N.Smith. 36 Bn. A.I.F.; Pacific Star. NX690 W.H.Lawson. Both medals impressed. Two single medals, very fine - extremely fine.
Ex Dr Gordon C.Shortland Collection.
Oscar Norman Smith, saddler, age 26, born at Mulwala, NSW; Enl.21Dec1915 at Liverpool, NSW, with previous experience with Lockhart Rifle Club; Emb.12May1916; WIA 06Feb1917 GSW buttock and side of pelvis severe, France; WIA 12Oct1917 GSW left shoulder, France; RTA 21Apr1918; Disch.08Oct1918 Medically Unfit.
Pte William Henry Lawson, 2/3 Infy Bn, born 24Aug1920 at Orange, NSW; Enl.03Apr1941 at Paddington, Sydney, NSW; KIA 06Nov1942; Buried at Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180