Lot 2455

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Victory Medal 1914-19 to KIA. 595 Pte H.C.Pitt 32 Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Display mounted, very fine.

Entitled to 1914-15 Star and British War Medal 1914-18.

Harold Charles Pitt, labourer, age 18, born at Magill, Sth Aust; Enl.05Jul1915 at Keswick, Sth Aust in 32 Bn; Emb.18Nov1915; Disemb.18Dec1915 at Suez; to France 17Jun1916; MIA 20Jul1916; reported POW 04Nov1916; now reported dead and KIA 20Jul1916, at the Battle of Fromelles, France; commemorated at Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery, France.

With copy of Service File.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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