Lot 4418
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Trio: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 18018 T.Sjt T.P.Scully Aust.E on first medal, 18018 T.Sjt T.P.Scully 1 F.S.E. A.I.F. on second and third medals. Impressed. Court mounted, very fine.
DCM: LG: 03Jun1919, COAG: 11Mar1920 'For specially good work at Afuleh during the recent operations in collecting bridging material and in the actual construction of the bridge over the Jordan at Benat Yukab on the morning of the 26th September 1918. Under fire he has always behaved with gallantry and shown an utter contempt of danger.'
Thomas Patrick Scully, engineer, aged 35, born Mudgee, Enl. 05Mar1917 with 1st Field Squadron Engineers; Emb. 09May1917 Sydney; RTA 05Mar1919.
With research and copy photos of scene of award.
Ex Spink Noble Numismatics Sale 44 (lot 1047) March 1994.
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,400