Lot 4600
Sale 118 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Banknotes and Medals
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Description
Trio to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 532 Pte J.Dow. 11/Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Some thin scratches in the obverse field of the second medal, otherwise very fine.
John Dow, miner, age 25, born at Perthshire, Scotland; Enl. 18Aug1914 at Blackboy Hill, WA; Emb.02Nov1914; sent to join MEF at Gallipoli 02Mar1915; MIA 25Apr1915 at Gallipoli Landing with 11Bn (Western Australia); Board of Enquiry held in France on 17Jun1916 determined that this should now be KIA; commemorated at Lone Pine Memorial.
With research.
- Estimate
- $3,500
- Result Status
- Passed in