Lot 2837
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2930 Pte W.E.W.Cheesbrough. 7 L.H.R. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Swing mounted, second medal with some dark stains, otherwise very fine.
William Edward Webster Cheesbrough, bank clerk, age 23, born at Barrabra, Bendemeer, NSW; Enl.02Feb1916 at Casula Military Camp, NSW, in 21Rfts 7LHR, with previous service of 3 years with Barrabra Rifle Club; Emb.12Sep1916; TOS 2LHR at Moascar 30Oct1916; to School of Instruction 03Feb1917; rejoined unit 18Feb1917; to School of Instruction 06Mar1917; rejoined unit 17Mar1917; tfr to 7LHR 16May1917; various hospitalisations 07Oct1918 to 15Jan1919; RTA 29Jan1919; arrived 05Mar1919 with malaria; Disch.19May1919 Medically Unfit.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $460