Lot 3937
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
1914-15 Star to KIA. 3071 Pte. H.Kelly. 1/Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Toned extremely fine.
Entitled to British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1914-19.
Harry Kelly, salesman, age 27, born at Bathurst, NSW; Enl.01Jul1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, with previous service of 6 months with Ashfield Rifle Club; Emb.08Oct1915 with 10Rfts 1Bn; TOS 1Bn at Tel-el-Kebir 06Jan1916; to 53Bn 13Feb1916; to Cpl 16Mar1916 and to Suez Canal Defences; to France 19Jun1916; ops near Fleurbaix including Fromelles from 11Jul1916; to L/Cpl 23Sep1916; to hospital in England with sciatica 04Feb1917; to 62Bn 04Jun1917; to Musketry School at Tidworth 29May to 09Jun1917; to Overseas Trg Bde 23Oct1917; to France 15Nov1917; to 53Bn 22Nov1917; KIA 06Apr1918 by shell, France; Buried at Adelaide British Cemetery near Villers-Bretonneux, France.
With research by Mostly Unsung.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130