Lot 2496

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

Description

Trio to WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1234 Pte J.Duncan. 4/Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Toned very fine.

John Duncan, coal miner, age 36, born at Edinburgh, Scotland; Enl.09Oct1914 at Kensington, Sydney, NSW, in 4Bn, with previous service of 12 years with 2 Bn Gordon Highlanders; Emb.20Oct1914; to Dardanelles 20May1915; WIA 6-9Aug1915 at Gallipoli; WIA 16Aug1916 GSW left foot, France; RTA 08Apr1917; Disch.10Aug1917 Medically Unfit; Died 10Apr1955 at Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW

With copy of Service File.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

Download session catalogue PDF