Lot 3675
Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Trio to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 8 Pte E.Ford. 15-Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Ribbons damaged, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine.
Ernest Ford, bushman, age 29, born at Manchester, Lancashire, England; arrived in Australia at age 23; Enl.18Sep1914 at Bundaberg, Qld while a resident of Toronto, Newcastle, NSW; Emb.22Dec1914; proceeded to join MEF at Gallipoli 12Apr1915; reported WIA and missing, later following a Court of Inquiry amended to KIA 02May1915; commemorated at The Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.
With 2 pages of research.
- Estimate
- $950
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $860