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Lot 2456

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

Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, issued in 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3), engraved 'M.Hughes', in case of issue. Small dark spot on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.

2596 Murdoch Hughes, labourer, age 23, born at Cumbalum, Ballina, NSW; Enl.29May1915 at Ballina, NSW; Emb.16Aug1915; TOS 15Bn 23Oct1915 and to Gallipoli 30Oct1915; detached to 4 Bde MG Section 12Mar1916; WIA 08Aug1916 GSW buttock and left shoulder, France; to Reading War Hospital 12Sep1916 for appendectomy; to France 25Apr1917; TOS 15Bn 01May1917; WIA 18Aug1917 GSW left arm, leg and right foot; RTA 05Apr1918; Disch.16Aug1918 Medically Unfit.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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