Lot 2859
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4554 Pte W.N.Murray. 54 Bn A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, toned very fine.
William Neilson Murray, wagon builder, age 36, born at Govanhill, Glasgow, Lancashire, Scotland; Enl.27Aug1915 at Holdsworthy, Sydney, NSW; Emb.16Feb1916; TOS 54Bn 01Apr1916; to France 19Jun1916; WIA 20Jul1916 GSW severe, France; to hospital sick and then to England with appendicitis 12Sep1917; attached to Trg Bn 24Jan1918; TOS 56Bn, 11Oct1918, France; RTA 08May1919; Disch.18Aug1919; Died 25May1944 as a military pensioner residing at Redfern, Sydney, NSW.
With part copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150