Lot 2433
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 427 Dvr. W.Williams. R.A.N.B.T. Both medals impressed. Contact marks on first medal, otherwise very fine.
Entitled to 1914-15 Star.
William Williams, seaman, age 27, born at Tydweiliog, Nevin, Carnarvon, Wales; Enl.03Aug1915 at Melbourne, Vic in 7Rfts RAN Bridging Train at rank of Able Bodied Driver; Emb.09Nov1915; joined unit at Ismailia in Egypt 05Mar1916; Trf to Aust Arty as Driver 28Mar1917 when RANBT disbanded; to France 21May1917; TOS 13FAB 28Aug1917; WIA 03Sep1917 GSW left thigh, France; RTA 07Jun1918; Disch.19Aug1918; in Nov1947 was working for Public Works Department at Jenolan Caves, NSW; Died 21Mar1953 at Petersham, Sydney, NSW.
With copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300