Lot 2161
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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MM Trio: Military Medal (GVR type 1); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2930 Tpr F.J.Barker 4/Aust L.H.R. on first medal, 2930 Pte F.J.Barker 4 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second and third medals, impressed. Good very fine.
MM: LG 10/8/1919, p7891; CAG 17/10/1919, p1530.
'Trooper Fred Barker was another soldier at Angreau, who displayed resourcefulness not expected of a trooper when he went forward under fire and determined enemy dispositions.'
Frederick John Barker, labourer, age 21, born Woodend, Vic; Enl.03Jul1916 at Melbourne, Vic; Emb.29Sep1916 Melbourne; RTA 17Aug1919.
With copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $7,500
- Result Status
- Passed in