Lot 2823
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Family Group (1 KIA, 1 WIA): (Brother 1) Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3416 Pte. R.E.Hannan 31 Bn. A.I.F.; (Brother 2) Single: Victory Medal 1914-19. 4401 Pte. D.Hannan. 31 Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. A pair and a single, display mounted, the first medal toned, good very fine.
Robert Emmett Hannan, blacksmith striker, age 19, born at Bowen, Qld; Enl.14Feb1916, at Rockhampton, Qld, in 7Rfts 31Bn, with 6 months prior service in Infantry; Emb.04May1916; to France 11Nov1916; TOS 31Bn 01Dec1916; many hospitalisations before and after going to France; KIA 12Oct1917 France.
Daniel Hannan, labourer, age 24, born at Townsville, Qld; Enl.16Oct1916 at Rockhampton, with previous service of 18 months in Cadets; Emb.17Nov1916; to France 03May1917; WIA 24Oct1917 shrapnel wound to head, France; RTA 05Jul1919; Disch.30Sep1919.
With part copy of Service Files.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280