Lot 2527

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

Description

Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 7284 Pte. J.H.McDonnell. 3 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, hairlines, otherwise very fine.

Together with WWI Memorial Plaque named to James Howard McDonnell.

James Howard McDonnell, engineer, age 22, born at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW; Enl.22Nov1915 at Casula, Sydney, NSW, with 4 years service in UTS; Emb.10May1917; various disciplinary actions and to hospital with VD; to France 02Mar1918; TOS 3Bn 27Mar1918; KIA 24Jun1918, France; Buried at La Kreule British Cemetery 3/ 4 mile north of Hazebrouch, France.

With research page.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,100

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