Lot 1542
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four to POW: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX 31514 J.W.Russell on all medals. Impressed. Very fine.
With service record including record of POW at Stalag XIA, Returned from Active Service badge WWII, Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmans Australia Imperial league badge in gilt and enamel and Rats of Tobruk Association tie pin.
John William Russell, skilled labourer, age 31, born Albert Park, Vic; Enl.08Jun1940 Town Hall, Melbourne; Emb.16Nov1940 Melbourne; served with 2/24th Bn; reported MIA 03May1941 at Battle of Salient, Tobruk; officially reported as POW 25Jun1941; RTA 28Apr1945; Disch.27Jul1945.
- Estimate
- $650
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $900