Lot 2783

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Group of Five: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 8584. Pte. P.Byrne. R.Dub.Fus. on first medal, 8584 Pte. P.Byrne. R.D.Fus. on second and third medals, N68722 P.Byrne on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, first three medals cleaned, contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine.

N68722 Patrick Byrne, unemployed labourer, age 45, born at Dublin, Ireland; Enl.07Nov1939 at Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, in 11 Garrison Bn, with previous service in France and Belgium with Royal Dublin Fusiliers; service included with 16 Garrison Bn at POW Camp at Cowra, NSW 05Aug1941 to 07Feb1943; to Cpl 10Dec1941; to L/Sgt 21Mar1942; to hospital sick with suspected TB 04Feb1943; Discharged 14Sep1943 as Medically Unfit.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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