Lot 4041
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to DOW: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2918 Pte F.P.Donaldson. 36 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, good very fine.
Francis Patrick Donaldson, labourer, age 21, born at Cobargo, NSW; Enl.14Dec1915 at Casula, NSW, with previous service in Light Horse and Rifle Club; with 4Rfts 31Bn; Emb.04Jan1916; to Egypt Apr1916; to hospital with pleurisy 25May1916; RTA 02Aug1916 with pleurisy; to 6Rfts 36Bn 24Nov1916; Emb.25Nov1916; to France 14Jun1917; WIA 12Oct1917 and returned to England; to France 19Dec1917; rejoined 36Bn 25Dec1917 in Belgium; WIA 30Dec1917, GSW chest, Belgium; DOW 02Jan1918; Buried in Military Cemetery, Trois Arbres, Armentieres, France.
With part copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360