Lot 4026
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to DOW: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18. 661 Pte W.H.Jackson. 26/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 661 Cpl W.H.Jackson. 26Bn. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Nearly extremely fine.
William Hart Jackson, motor mechanic and electrical engineer, age 21, born at Brisbane, Qld; Enl.19May1915 at Brisbane, Qld, with previous service of 3 years in ASC; Emb.20Jun1915; to Gallipoli 04Sep1915; Trf to 7 Inf Bde M.G. Coy 07Mar1916; to France 15Mar1916; to Cpl 31Mar1916; WIA shrapnel wound, in France and died 16Apr1916 on way to hospital; Buried at Bois Grenier (Brewery Orchard) Cemetery.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360