Lot 2165
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4435 A/Sjt J.Baker 5 Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 4435 A-Sgt. J.Baker. 5 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Good very fine.
James Baker, coal clipper, age 18, born at Ballarat, Vic; Enl.09Nov1915 at Melbourne, Vic in 10Rfts 46Bn; trf to 14Rfts 5Bn 09Dec1915; Emb.28Jan1916; WIA 04Aug1916 hit by piece of shell hitting outer side of knee and later pain in hip; to hospital in England 13Sep1916, tubercule of hip; RTA 14Jan1917; Disch.01May1917; Re-Enl.24Sep1917 at Melbourne, Vic in 46Bn under service no.3608; Emb.28Feb1918; to A/Sgt 30Apr1918; reverts to Pte on admission to hospital 02May1918; to France 08Jul1918; TOS 46Bn 17Jul1918; to L/Cpl 12Aug1918; to hospital with infected knee joint 24Sep1918 and again 22Nov1918; RTA 16Mar1919; Disch.15Dec1919.
With copy of very large Service File.
See also Lots 2143 and 2182 to family members. James Baker was brother to William Baker and father to Donald James Baker.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180