Lot 3969
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
War Medal 1939-45 to POW at Changi. VX28053 V.W.J.Byron. Impressed. Contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Ex David Harrower ACM Collection.
Victor William John Byron, motor transport driver, age 32, born at Kyabram, Vic; Enl.02Jul1940 at Caulfield, Vic; after training was posted to 2/29Bn 29Nov1940; Emb.14Aug1941; Disemb.22Aug1941 at Singapore; MIA 16Feb1942 believed POW; recovered from Changi POW Camp 05Sep1945; RTA 22Sep1945; Disemb.09Oct1945 in Sydney, NSW; Disch.22Feb1946 Medically Unfit with spondylolisthesis and myopia.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180