Lot 4049
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 5681 A-L-Sgt. W.P.Simmonds. 25-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, the first medal toned, extremely fine.
William Price Simmonds, student, age 19, born at Toowong, Qld; Enl.04Jan1916 at Brisbane, Qld, with 5 years compulsory service; Emb.07Sep1916; Appt'd P/Cpl for voyage only; to A/Cpl 18Nov1916; to Cpl 24Jan1917; to A/L/Sgt 05May1917; reverts to Cpl and to France 23Jul1917; TOS 25Bn 30Jul1917; KIA 04Oct1917, Belgium; Buried at Tyne Cot British Cemetery, Passchendaele, near Ypres, Belgium.
With part copy of Service File and some printed b&w photos.
- Estimate
- $450
- Result Status
- Passed in