Lot 2377
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
1914-15 Star to WIA. 2006 Pte J.Rankin. 13/Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Ribbon damaged, otherwise very fine.
Entitled to British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1914-19.
John Rankin, bridge carpenter, age 27, born at Toronto, Canada; Enl.18Jan1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW in 5Rfts 13Bn; Emb.13Apr1915; to hospital in Malta with dysentery 07Sep1915; to hospital in Netley, England with enteric 23Oct1915; Proceeding overseas to France to join unit 25Jul1916; rejoined unit at Etaples 15Aug1916; to L/Cpl 05Jan1917; WIA 04Feb1917 GSW legs, France; to hospital in England 15Feb1917 to amputate left leg and with fractured right leg; RTA 01Nov1917; Disch.21Mar1918.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130