Lot 3686
Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6256 Pte. S.J.Dunn. 21-M.G.Coy. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. The first with outstanding toning, nearly uncirculated, the second with some contact marks otherwise extremely fine.
Sidney Joseph Dunn, shop assistant, age 23, born at Fredrickton, NSW; Enl.01May1916 at Sports Ground, Sydney, NSW; Emb.09Sep1916 with 3 Bn, 20th Reinfts; TOS 21 MG Coy 23Oct1917; WIA 27Oct1917, shrapnel wound to left thigh, France; TOS 1 MG Bn 30Apr1918; charged with various offences during his time in France including on 11Oct1918 being charged with drunkenness, penalty forfeit 7 days pay; to VD hospital 31Mar1919 and stayed 60 days until 29May1919; RTA 04Jul1919; Disemb.20Aug1919; Disch.04Oct1919.
With copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Passed in