Lot 3014
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 8521 Pte V.D.Keys. 1G.Hosp. A.I.F. on first medal, 8521 Pte. V.D.Keys 1 A.G.H. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Worn original ribbons, toned good very fine.
Vernor Douglas Keys, bank clerk, born 25Nov1912 at Bundaberg, Qld; Enl.29Jul1915 at Brisbane, Qld in 13Rfts 1AGH; Emb.05Jan1916; to 10AAMC Zietoun 02Mar1916; to Tel-el-Kebir 02Mar1916; TOS 2ASH (Australian Stationary Hospital) at Tel-el-Kebir 22Apr1916; to Port Said 06Aug1916; to hospital at Port Said with acute otitis media 11Sep1916; Discharged to duty 27Sep1916; to hospital Port Said with dengue fever 17Oct1916; discharged to duty 22Oct1916; to hospital at Moascar with septic sores 24Nov1917; to various rest camps and hospitalisations; RTA 15Jun1919; Disch.21Sep1919; recorded on the Ipswich Salsbury Great War Honour Roll, the Marburg Roll of Honour, and the Rosewood Shire Council Roll of Honour.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120