Lot 2157
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Coin 2
Description
Trio to KIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3527 Pte P.Wilkinson. 11/Bn.A.I.F. on first medal, 3527 Pte P.Wilkinson. 11 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. A few oxidation spots on first medal, otherwise extremely fine.
Together with Memorial Plaque named to Philip Wilkinson, in fold over cardboard packet; Memorial Scroll named to Pte. Philip Wilkinson 11Bn.A.I.F.; b&w studio photo.
Philip Wilkinson, farm hand, age 28, born at Jalandhar, India; mother, Mrs Alice Wilkinson, was Head Mistress of The Mayo School, Shimla, India; Enl.08Sep1915 at Blackboy Hill, WA, in 11Rfts 11Bn, with 3 years service in Punjab & Calcutta Vol Rifles; Emb.02Nov1915; TOS 11Bn 02Mar1916 at Habieta; to France 29Mar1916; KIA 30May1916, France; Buried at Rue Petillon Military Cemetery, near Armentierres, France.
With copy of Service File and comprehensive other research.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,500