Lot 2898
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX149483 J.B.Tennent. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, contact marks and spotty toning on last two medals, otherwise very fine - extremely fine.
John Brown Tennent, shipping clerk, age 22, born at Wallerawang, NSW; Enl.18Dec1942 at Georges Heights, Sydney, NSW, while currently serving (Enl.05Feb1940, N85559) as Bdr in 1 Aust Heavy AA Battery; Emb.22Nov1943 to Port Moresby, NG; to A/Sgt 24May1944 and then confirmed as Sgt; to hospital with malaria 11Jun1944; RTA 13Dec1944; to hospital with corneal ulcer 19Jan1945; Disch.15May1945 Medically Unfit.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130