Lot 3312
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX152990 W.S.Simpkins. Impressed. Uncirculated.
Together with box of issue and accompanying Summary of Conditions of Award confirming entitlement, addressed to Mr W.S.Simpkins, Intermediate High School, Forbes, NSW; also WWI dog tag in aluminium for 1424 R.Simpkins (probably father of W.S.Simpkins).
William Stewart Simpkins, Enl.30Dec1941 at Sydney University (allotted number N276552), student teacher, age 19, born 28Dec1923 at Concord, NSW; Enl.28Mar1943 in the AIF, In the Field, New Guinea (allotted number NX152990) while serving in 33 Aust A.A. Bty; Disch.24Jan1946 as Gunner ex 4 Aust Arty Sigs Tps (trade group in which employed Signaller Gp II).
Robert Simpkins, clerk, age 22, born at Casino, NSW; Enl.18Dec1914 (serial number 1424) and to Gallipoli with 9Bn 02May1915; WIA 28Jun1915; Invalided to Australia 17Mar1916; Disch.24May1916; Re-Enl.17May1919 (serial no.85819 in Special Service); Emb.27May1919; RTA 19Aug1919; Disch.24Oct1919.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300