Lot 2167
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6303 A-L-Cpl H.G.L.Brackpool. 4 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Contact marks and a tone spot on second medal, otherwise good very fine.
Harold George Lisney Brackpool, mercer, age 20, born at Sydney, NSW; Enl.04Mar1916 at R A Showgrounds, Sydney, NSW, in 2Bn, with previous service of 18 months in militia; to A/Cpl 23Mar1916; to A/L.Sgt 19Jul1916; Emb.09Sep1916; Appt A/L/Cpl 22Dec1916; to France 04Feb1917; TOS 4Bn 12Feb1917; WIA 15Apr1917, France; Married his cousin, Annie Brackpool, at Hollington 21Nov1918; 18Feb-18May1919 granted leave to study shorthand at Clarks College, and journalism at Fleet St, London; RTA 26Jul1919 with wife; Disch.03Nov1919.
With research.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130