Lot 2703
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
British War Medal 1914-18. 2308 Pte. H.Birchell. 7-L.H.R. A.I.F. Impressed and worn smooth at last figure of service number. No ribbon, contact marks, otherwise fine.
Henry Birchell, ship's fireman, age 20, born at Preston, Lancaster, England; Enl.25Nov1915 at Liverpool, NSW; Emb.18Apr1916; TOS 2LHR at Tel-el-Kebir 10Jun1916; to hospital with tonsillitis 22Jun1916; trf to 7LHR 22Jul1916; sentenced to 42 days Field Punishment for disobeying a lawful order 04Jan1917; detached to Railway Construction Coy 16Jun1917; to Rest Camp 09Aug1917; to Railway Construction Coy 07Sep1917; rejoined 7LHR 10Oct1917; RTA 27Jun1919; Disch.18Sep1919.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130