Lot 2850
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2363 Pte J.A.Harnett. 12 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Oxidation spots on reverse of second medal, otherwise toned very fine.
Entitled to 1914-15 Star.
John Aloysius Harnett, railway porter, age 27, born at Semaphore, Sth Aust; Enl.25Mar1915 at Keswick, Sth Aust; to 7Rfts 12Bn 16Apr1915; Emb.24Jun1915; TOS 12Bn 28Sep1915 at Gallipoli; hospitalised with abscess left thumb 14Jul1916; TOS 70Bn 03Apr1917; trf to 12Bn 19Sep1917; to France 19Mar1918; invalided to England 17Apr1918; trf to Post Cps 18Oct1918; RTA 21Mar1919; Disch.06Jul1919; Died 17Aug1962 of Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160