Lot 3169
Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio to DOW: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 321 Sjt G.D.Orchard 16/Bn A.I.F. on first medal, 2-Lieut G.D.Orchard A.I.F. on second, 2.Lieut G.D.Orchard 16-Bn A.I.F. on third. Very fine.
Together with Memorial Plaque and scroll named to Geoffrey Duncan Orchard, portrait photograph on Graduation as 2nd Lt, official photograh of grave and extensive research including copies of Service Record.
Geoffrey Duncan Orchard, clerk, age 26yrs, born in Port Augusta, Sth Aust; Enl.07Sep1914 at Helena Vale, WAust; Emb.22Dec1914; proceeded to join MEF at Gallipoli 14Apr1915; to 2/Lieut 01Aug1918; WIA 18Sep1918 France, GSW elbow and head; DOW 15Oct1918; buried at St Sever Cemetery Extension Rouen, France.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,400