Lot 2431
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4910 Pte. C.Stevenson. 4-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Swing mounted, second ribbon damaged, otherwise toned very fine.
Charles Stevenson, farm labourer, age 24, born at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; Enl.22Nov1915 at Casula, NSW (originally tried to enlist in April 1915 but rejected because of eyesight), in 15Rfts for 4Bn; Emb.08Mar1916; to 31Gen Hosp at Port Said 10Apr1916 with septic sores on penis; to 1 Aust Derm Hospital at Abbassia with VD 04May1916; to France 14Aug1916; TOS 4Bn at Belgium 01Sep1916; to England for hospital with lumbago 23Dec1916; married in England 05Jul1917; to France 19Mar1918; WIA 25May1918 gassed, France; rejoined unit 15Jul1918; to hospital with GSW to head 22Sep1918, France; RTA 12Jul1919; Disch.07Jan1920.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150