Lot 3359
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 31623 Dvr.M.A.Leahy. 2-D.A.C. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted good very fine -nearly extremely fine.
Marcellus Ambrose Leahy, farmer, age 21, born at Hornsdale, Sth Aust; Enl.21Aug1916 at Torrens Barracks, Adelaide, Sth Aust; Emb.23Dec1916; proceeded to France 08Aug1917; TOS 23FAB 22Aug1917; trf to 5FAB and posted to 105 Battery 27Nov1917 and fought on Hindenburg Line; RTA and Disemb.14Aug1919; Disch.22Sep1919; Died 18Jun1927 and buried at West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, Sth Aust.
With research.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150