Lot 2091
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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China War Medal 1900. G.L.Jones, A.B. N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. Impressed. Court mounted, good very fine.
Able Seaman George Longworth Jones; Emb.08Aug1900 on S.S.Salamis.
WWI: George Longworth Jones, electrician lineman, age 38, born at Coventry, Warwickshire, England; Enl. 04Sep1914 at Melbourne, Vic in 2 Field Coy, Aust Engineers, with previous service of 10 years in Royal Navy and 9 months 15 days in N.S.W. Naval Brigade in China Expedition; to Gallipoli 31May1915; to hospital sick 23Aug1915; Died 27Sep1915 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, England of enteric fever.
Entitled to 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 all issued to widow, later remarried.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,800