Lot 3935
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
1914-15 Star. 255 Pte W. Hulley. 13 L.H. Rgt. A.I.F. Impressed. Display mounted, very fine.
Together with a tribute fob in gold (9ct; 4.33g; 29x37mm), reverse inscribed, 'To/Pte. W. Hulley/From the people/Of/Trafalgar/1919.'.
William Hulley, labourer, age 30, born at Alexandra, Anglesy, England; Enl.22Feb1915 at Trafalgar, Vic in 13LHR; to Trg Depot 19Feb1915; to 13LHR 30Apr1915; Emb.28May1915; to Gallipoli 04Sep1915; Trf to 2 Anzac HQs 12Mar1916; to 1 Anzac HQs 23Sep1916; the name of Pte W.Hullet brought to notice of the Army Corps Commander for gallant conduct (stopping two bolting horses attached to a G.S. Wagon in France when he jumped to the horses heads and succeeded in stopping them before they reached the dangerous cross-road in the centre of Hinencourt Village thereby averting considerable damage) 17Feb1917 (promulgated in Military Order No.247 of 16Jun1917); RTA 23Mar1919; Disch.21Jul1919.
With part copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $380