Lot 4444
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio to KIA Belgium: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 153 Sjt R.J.Evans 6/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Without ribbons, very fine.
Robert John Evans, labourer, age 37, born Collingwood, Vic; Enl.17Aug1914 Melbourne; promoted Cpl 01Dec1915; to Sjt 23Apr1916; KIA 31Aug1916 Belgium; Buried in Bedford House New Cemetery, France.^^With research including original Parchment Certificate, Permanent Forces Victoria, for Discharge; original parchment Australian Commonwealth Horse for Service in South Africa and original Parchment Certificate of Character on discharge.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Passed in