Lot 1527

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2373 Pte J.Putman 33 Bn A.I.F. on both medals. Impressed. Extremely fine.

With service record and photos of Menin Gate wall.

James Putman, engine driver, age 39, born Petersfield, UK; Enl.01May1916 Armidale, NSW; Emb.17Oct1916 Sydney; KIA 15Oct1917; commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Belgium.