Lot 2510
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 863 Pte J.A.Whamond. 5/Bn. A.I.F. on first two medals and 863 Pte J.A.Whamoud. 5 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Toned fine - very fine.
John Aleric Whamond, hairdresser, age 28, born at Bourke, NSW; Enl.18Aug1914 at Ripponlea, Vic, with 6 years previous service in school cadets; Emb.21Oct1914 to join MEF; to 2AGH, Cairo with influenza 11Dec1914; to 2AGH, Cairo with septic buttock 30Mar1915; Disch.08Apr1915 from hospital; rejoined 5Bn at Anzac 03May1915; to hospital at Mudros with rheumatic fever 16May1915; to 19 Gen Hosp Alexandria with chronic rheumatism then to Convalescent Depot Mustapha with rheumatism 25May1915; discharged from hospital 28Jun1915 for return to Australia; RTA 05Jul1915 with rheumatic fever; Disch.26Jan1916 Medically Unfit; Died 18Nov1957.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300