Lot 165

Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Australia, WWI, Gallipoli lapel badge in bronze (issued in 1967), with double lug back, reverse inscribed, 'W.Milburn'. Extremely fine.

Recommended for Military Medal 17/9/1916 but not awarded.

Awarded Meritorious Service Medal: LG 18/1/1919, p939; CAG No.67 3/6/1919, p939 - to 932 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant W. Milburn in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.

932 William Milburn, labourer, age 29, born at Hayton, Cumberland, England; Enl.03Jan1915 at Ayr, Qld in 25Bn; Emb.29Jun1915; to Gallipoli 04Sep1915; to France 14Mar1916; to RQMS 20Nov1916; RTA 06May1919; Disch.18Jul1919.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Passed in

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