Lot 2379
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
British War Medal 1914-18 to KIA. 371 Pte F.W.Allsop 53 Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Toned very fine.
Also entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19.
Frederick William Allsop, carter, age 36, born at Rockhampton, Qld; Enl.04Jan1916 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW; Emb.13May1916; to France 22Sep1916; TOS 53Bn 13Oct1916; reported WIA but then amended to accidental sprained ankle 11Nov1916; WIA 26Sep1917 shrapnel wound to face and arm, France; to hospital in England 09Oct1917; to France 01Feb1918; rejoined unit 20Feb1918; WIA 21Mar1918 gassed, France; to hospital in France and England; rejoined unit 02Aug1918; KIA 16Aug1918, France; Buried at Morcourt Communal Cemetery, near Corbie, France.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90