Lot 3353
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Group of Four: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration (GVR). Major F.J.Gallagher A.I.F. on first and second medals, Major F.J.Gallagher Unattached List on third medal. First and second medals impressed, third medal engraved. Extremely fine.
CAFD: CAG No.52 26Jul923.
Unattached list 27Jun1923.
Francis Joseph Gallagher, school teacher, age 53, born Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland; Enl.10Dec1915; Emb.17Dec1915; served Sea Transport Service 01Dec1915 to 11Nov1916; Major to command 31st (Leichhardt) Inf Regt 01Jul1912; previous service includes - St George's English Rifle Regt, 2/Lieut 27Jun1903; Lieut 10Sep1904; Capt 01Aug1905; Major 19Feb1907.
With research including AIF service record and Gazette notices.
- Estimate
- $1,250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,400