Lot 3951
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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British War Medal 1914-18 to KIA. 3166 Pte. R.G.Parsons. 2-Pnr. Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Very fine.
Together with WWI Memorial Plaque named to Robert George Parsons.
Robert George Parsons, engineer, age 28, born at Launceston, Tas; Enl.13Oct1916 at Melbourne, Vic, in 7Rfts 2 Pnr Bn; Emb.23Nov1916; to France 03May1917; TOS 2 Pnr Bn 20May1917; several fines for being AWL or drunk and disorderly conduct; KIA 20Sep1917, Belgium; Buried in the field at Westhoek Ridge near Ypres, Belgium; body later exhumed and buried at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium.
With part copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550