Lot 4481
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1427 L-Cpl. A.W.Robinson. 3-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Lacquer on obverse of second medal, otherwise good very fine.
Entitled to 1914-15 Star.^^Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection.^^Arthur William Robinson, blacksmith, age 19, born at Summer Hill, Sydney, NSW; Enl.11Nov1914 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW with previous service in Citizen Forces 19Bn; Emb.11Feb1915 with 2Rfts for 3Bn; proceeded to join MEF 05Apr1915; WIA 6-8Aug1915, shrapnel wound to leg, at Gallipoli; to L/Cpl 24Jul1916; revert to Pte 17Nov1916; to L/Cpl 04Sep1917; to France 14Oct1917; TOS 55Bn 26Oct1917; revert to Pte 20Jan1918; KIA 06Apr1918 in France; Buried at Aubigny British Cemetery, South-West of Corbie, France.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180