Lot 3700

Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Group of Four to WIA: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX172433 W.E.Simpson. All medals impressed. Good very fine - extremely fine.


William Edwin Simpson, wood machinist, born 15Sep1924 at Lithgow, NSW; Enl.05Mar1943 at Paddington, NSW in AMF (N456742) to 28 Infy Trg Bn; Enl.25Jun1943 at Dubbo, NSW in AIF (NX172433); AWL 21Aug1943; to 18Bn 27Oct1943; to Jungle Training Centre, Canungra, Qld 15Nov1943; to 2/5 Bn 20Jan1944; Emb.24Nov1944; WIA 06Jun1945 near Kunai Spur, New Guinea and to 2/11 AGH; Rejoined unit 12Aug1945; to 31/52 Bn as Cpl 04Jan1946 and to New Britain; Emb.15May1946 from Rabaul; Disch.26Sep1946.

With research.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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