Lot 2461
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio: 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX55713 W.Pearson. All medals impressed. Hairlines and contact marks, otherwise very fine - good very fine.
Entitled to Pacific Star and War Medal 1939-45.
William Pearson, spinner, age 21, born at Bentley, Vic; Enl.13May1941 in General Reinforcements A.I.F. at Town Hall, Melbourne, Vic, with previous service in militia; Emb.18Sep1941; to 2 Aust A.A.Rgt 13Nov1941; to Port Moresby 03Jun1942; Trf to No 234 Aust Lt A.A.Bty 26Oct1942; to 2/9AGH 11Jan1943; Disch. from 2/9AGH (anxiety state) and returned to unit 19Jan1943; RTA 26Jul1943; to 115AGH with malaria 03Sep1943; determined medically unfit; Disch.01Feb1944.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80