Lot 2786
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3519 Pte W.J.Bennett. 5/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 3519 L-Sgt. W.J.Bennett. 5 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Last medal with contact marks, otherwise very fine - good very fine.
William James Bennett, clerk, age 18, born at Bolwarrah, Vic; Enl.03Jul1915 at Melbourne, Vic, with previous service in Senior Cadets and CMF; Emb.11Oct1915; TOS 5Bn 22Feb1916 at Serapeum; to France 25Mar1916; to 2/1 Light trench Mortar Battery 14Apr1916; to L/Cpl 10Feb1917; various hospitalisations; to T/Cpl 21Sep1917; to Cpl 01Nov1917; to hospital with VD 15Feb to 25Mar1918; rejoined unit 20May1918; RTA 29Aug1919; Disch.28Oct1919.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200