Lot 2500

Description

Trio to Light Horse WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 396 Pte W.H.Johnston. 8/L.H. Rgt. A.I.F on first medal, 396. T/Sjt W.H.Johnston. 8/L.H. Rgt. A.I.F. on second medal, 396 T-Sgt. W.H.Johnston. 8. L.H.R. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted, toned, last medal with a few dark spots, otherwise very fine.

William Henry Johnston, labourer, age 24, born at Deniliquin, NSW; Enl.20Sep1914 at Swan Hill, Vic; Emb.25Feb1915; to Gallipoli 16May1915 with 8LHR; WIA 30May1915 GSW right forearm, Gallipoli; RTA 12Dec1915; Disch.03Jun1916; Re-Enl.17Oct1916 at Melbourne, Vic; to Cpl 02Nov1916; to T/Sgt 17Jan1917; Emb.17Jan1917; to VD hospital 08Apr1917; trf to AAVC 04Sep1917; to France 18Sep1917; TOS 2 Aust Mobile Vet Section 30Mar1918; RTA 04Jun1919; Disch.24Aug1919.

With copy of Service File and other research.