Lot 2430
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3694 Pte. E.C.Packer, 14 L.HR. A.I.F. on first medal, 3694 Pte. E.C.Packer. 14 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Swing mounted, contact marks and a small oxidation spot on second medal, otherwise nearly very fine.
Ernest Coombe Packer, painter, age 21, born at Gundagai, NSW; Enl.01Sep1917 at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, NSW with previous service of 6 years in Cadets and Militaria; to Trooper with Camel Corps Rfts 05Sep1917; Emb.30Apl1918; Disemb.07Jun1918 at Suez; TOS 14ALH 27Oct1918; to hospital with malaria 23Nov1918; to Rest Camp, Moascar, Egypt 27Dec1918; to hospital at Abbassia, Egypt with Malaria 19Jan1919; RTA 04Mar1919; Disch.07Oct1919; Died 07Mar1987.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280