Lot 3285
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 191 Sjt J Linn. 13/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 191 Sgt. J.Linn. 13-Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Good very fine.
Together with a modern 13 Aust Infy Bn colour patch on a descriptive card.
John Linn, pattern maker, age 23, born at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; attended Garrioch Public School at Glasgow and served in Boys Brigade; Enl.09Oct1914 at Rosehill, Sydney, NSW; to Sgt 11Dec1914; to MEF Gallipoli 30Apr1915 with 13Bn; KIA 22May1915 at Gallipoli; Buried at Shrapnel Gully, Gallipoli.
With a copy of Particulars for Roll of Honour of Australia in the Memorial War Museum.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650