Lot 4020
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio to WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1334 Pte E.E.Smith. 18/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 1334 Sjt E.E.Smith. 18 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 1334 Sgt. E.E.Smith. 18 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Ribbons on first two medals damaged, medals toned very fine.
Together with Homebush Patriotic Assoc. fob medal in gold (9ct; 6.23g; 23x26mm), with ring and scroll top suspender, reverse, 'Presented/To/(engraved) Sergt E.E.Smith,/On/His Return/From/Active Service'; riband bar.
Ewen Ernest Smith, labourer, age 18, born at Dalebrae, Palmers Oakey, NSW; Enl.11Mar1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW; Emb.25Jun1915 with 18Bn; to Gallipoli 16Aug1915; WIA 22Aug1915 GSW left arm at Gallipoli; Trf to 2Pioneer Bn 08Mar1916; to Cpl 13Nov1916; to L/Sgt 04Aug1917; to Sgt 01Sep1917; WIA 17Jul1918 gassed, France; WIA 06Oct1918 gassed, France; RTA 08Sep1919; Disch.29Dec1919.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $750