Lot 3378
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. SX31580 C.J.Emery. All medals impressed. Display mounted, nearly uncirculated.
Together with RSL Club badge (KC) 3-figure type; small government cards that accompany medals when issued; unused postcards, one in colour 'Near Gawler, South Australia', the other in b&w 'Glen's Point Beachfront, S.A.
Charles John Emery, labourer, age 19, born at Port Adelaide, Sth Aust; Enl.18Sep1941 at Alberton, Sth Aust in 3Fd Amb; Entered training camp 21Oct1941; Emb.27Dec1941 for Port Moresby; TOS 3Fd Amb 29Jan1942; to 2 Fd Amb 10Feb1943; to Duntroon 02Jul1943; various postings including attachment to Reinforcements of 17Infy Bn and also hospitalisation in Sep1943 with malaria; Disch.23May1945; Died 04Sep1996 at Tennyson Nursing Home and buried at Smithfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, Sth Aust.
With research.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $190