Lot 4040
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 8561 Spr. E.J.Compton. 1-Sig. Coy. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, both toned, the second with an oxidation spot, otherwise nearly very fine.
Edward John Compton, labourer, age 23, born at Poole, Dorset, England; Enl.09Jul1915 at Melbourne, Vic, in 1 Div Sig Coy; to Signal School AIF 22Nov1915; Emb.05Apr1916; TOS 1 Div Sig Coy 06Aug1916; to France 02Apr1917; TOS Sig Subsection attached 12 Army FAB 07Apr1917; WIA 02May1917 GSW right arm, France; TOS 1 Div Sig Coy 07Jun1917 and mustered as Driver; RTA 12May1919; Disch.23Sep1919.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150