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Lot 2802

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

Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 255 Pte D.O Callaghan 30/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 255 Dvr D.O'Callaghan 30 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Display mounted, very fine.

Daniel O'Callaghan, fireman, age 33, born at Dublin, Ireland; Enl.28Nov1914 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, in AN&MEF (Service No. 438) with previous service in Royal Naval Reserve; Emb.25Jan1915; to duty under King's Harbour Master at Rabaul 05Feb1915; RTA 28Jun1915; Disch.12Jul1915; Re-Enl.28Jul1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW in 30Bn (Service No. 255); Emb.09Nov1915; to Coy Driver 08May1916; to France 16Jun1916; awarded 28 days' Field Punishment for being drunk on active service and reverted to Pte 27Jul1916; RTA 27Jul1917; Disch.29Oct1917 Medically Unfit.

Estimate
$450
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$280

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