Lot 3972

Description

Group of Four to WIA at Gallipoli: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - two clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1253 3rdCl Tpr: E. E. Teer. S.A.C. on first medal, 1125 Pte E. Teer. 3/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 1125 A/Sgt E. Teer. 3/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 1125 A-Sjt E. Teer. 3 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Mounted for display, very fine - good very fine.

Ex Sid Thurgar Collection.
Boer War: E.E. Teer confirmed as serving with South African Constabulary.
WWI: Edwin Eugene Teer, gardener, age 37, born at Dublin, Ireland; Enl.29Aug1914 at Kensington, Sydney, NSW, with previous service in South Africa Constabulary (time expired); Emb.19Oct1914; to Gallipoli 05Apr1915; WIA and to hospital with concussion 06Aug1915; rejoined unit 06Mar1916; TOS 1 Pioneer Bn 10Mar1916; to L/Cpl 11Mar1916; to France 26Mar1916; to hospital in England with septic leg due to accidental abrasion 29Jun1916; to A/Sgt 16Nov1916; to France 04Dec1916; reverts to L/Cpl 05Dec1916; rejoined unit 20Dec1916; to Cpl 17Mar1917; to hospital with debility 25Oct1917; classified 'P.L.' - myalgia & age; RTA 11Jan1918; Disch.19Jul1918 Medically Unfit - rheumatism and premature senility; In December 1918 it was reported that E.E.Teer was appointed gardener and caretaker of the Tamworth Oval and the Council Chambers garden.