Lot 2182
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First two medals unnamed as issued, VX17874 D.J.Baker on last two medals. Named medals impressed. First two medals cleaned at some time, contact marks, otherwise fine.
Donald James Baker, clerk, age 20, born at Preston, Vic; Enl.30May1940 at Caulfield, Vic in 2/4th Fld Regt of Arty, with previous service in 2Fld Arty Bde Militia; to L/Bombardier 07Jun1940; to Bombardier 06Sep1940; Emb.20Oct1940; Disemb.26Nov1940 and to ops in North Africa; to L/Sgt 09Dec1941; RTA 30Jan1942; Disemb.25Mar1942 at Adelaide, Sth Aust; sick with knee injury 08-30Sep1942; to Land HQs Melbourne 25Dec1942 with 'A' Branch Military Secretary's Office; Disch.29Oct1945.
With copy of Service File and other research.
See also Lots 2143 and 2165 to family members. Donald James Baker was the son of James Baker and the nephew of William Baker.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160