Lot 4038
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4015 Spr. T.H.Bethune. 2 Tun. Coy. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, a few contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Together with Returned from Active Service badge (AIF), reverse numbered 221811.
Thomas Henry Bethune, labourer, age 36, born at Melbourne, Vic; Enl.18Mar1916 at Melbourne, Vic; to 5 Tun Coy as Sapper 03Apr1916; Emb.25May1916; to France 28Aug1916; TOS 2 Tun Coy 29Sep1916; various disciplinary measures and 73 days in VD recovery; various other hospitalisations including Ontario Military Hospital with trench fever; RTA 07Jul1919; Disch.20Oct1919.
With part copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $320