Lot 2973
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
British War Medal 1914-18. 14654 A-Sjt G.W.Tomkies. 2 S.B.A.C. A.I.F. Impressed. Short ribbon, toned very fine.
Also entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19.^Gordon Watson Tomkies, factory manager, age 28, born at Langley, London, England; Enl.06Sep1916 at Show Ground Camp, Sydney, with previous service in Territorial Forces of 1 year and Lane Cove Rifle Club for 1 year; to Driver 08Jan1917; to Driver Mechanic 08Jun1917; to A/Sgt 16Jul1917; Emb.04Aug1917 as Voyage Sgt; to France 07Feb1918; TOS 2 SBAC (Siege Brigade Ammunition Column) 29Mar1918; to L/Cpl 16Jun1918; to Cpl 07Jan1919; TOS 1AMT Coy 10Apr1919; TOS AIF HQs London 22May1919; RTA 22Sep1919; Disch.20Dec1919; Died suddenly at home on 21Jun1944.
- Estimate
- $70
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100