Lot 4044
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pair to POW: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3097 Pte A. Jones. 17 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Dark toned, first ribbon with stain mark, otherwise very fine.
Entitled to 1914-15 Star.
Albert Jones, metal ceiling fitter, age 33, born at Redfern, Sydney, NSW; Enl.31Aug1915 at Agricultural Ground, Sydney, NSW; Emb.23Dec1915 with 17Bn Rfts; TOS 55Bn at Tel-el-Kebir 16Feb1916; to France 20Jul1916; MIA 20Jul1916 at Fromelles and later reported POW; 03May1917 reported to be at Sennelager Padieborn, Germany; 17Aug1917 reported to be at Gefangenenlager, Munster III, Germany; repatriated arriving in England 11Dec1918; RTA 07Feb1919; Disemb.24Mar1919; Disch.18May1919.
With copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $700
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650