Lot 2388
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Memorial Plaque WWI, named to George Henry Gibbs. With traces of cleaning compound, otherwise very fine.
Together with a b&w photo of his grave in an Australian Imperial Force, 'In Memory of' folder.
George Henry Gibbs, tram conductor, age 28, born at Shoalhaven, NSW; Enl.17Aug1914 in 1 Pioneer Bn at Randwick, Sydney, NSW, with previous service in St George Rifles (5 years) and Aust Light Horse (4 months); to Cpl 22Aug1914; to Sgt 16Oct1914; Emb.18Oct1914; to Gallipoli 05Apr1915; to France 26Mar1916; KIA 13Nov1916, France; Buried at Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, near Montauban, France.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240