Lot 3005
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Scarce Trio to Jewish Serviceman WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2179 Pte T.Mirls. 2/Bn. A.I.F. All medals impressed. Toned good very fine.
Theodore Mirls, engine fitter, age 31, born at Wide Bay, Maryborough, Qld; Enl.05May1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW in 2Bn with previous service of 2 years in Qld School Cadets; Emb.16Jun1915; TOS 2Bn 06Aug1915 at Gallipoli; WIA 11Aug1915 at Gallipoli, shell wounds head, thigh and left leg, severe; to hospital in England 23Sep1915; RTA 11Mar1916; Disch.07Sep1916 Medically Unfit; Died 27Apr1947; Buried in Jewish Section of Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW; Commemorated on the Rookwood Cemetery Memorial Wall.^With copy of Service File and colour photos of grave and memorial plaque.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360