Lot 2832
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6775 Pte. A.R.Boots. 24-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Toned very fine.
Recorded in Army Records with serial number 6775A.
Together with Volunteered cross in bronze and enamel, ring top suspension, reverse impressed, A.R.Boots.
Alfred Richard Boots, photographer, age 23, born at Guildford, Castlemaine, Melbourne, Vic; Enl.21Jul1917 at Daylesford, Melbourne, Vic, with 4 years in CMF; Emb.21Nov1917; to Aust Camp at Suez 15Dec1917; to 6 Trg Bn in England 24Jan1918; to France 15Apr1918; to NZ Base Depot 17Apr1918; TOS 24Bn 26Apr1918; MIA then KIA 14Jun1918 on a night time raiding party near Ville Sur Ancre, France; Buried at Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240