Lot 4436
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Group of Six to POW: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; International Prisoners of War Medal. NX56477 J.Austin on first five medals, last medal unnamed as issued. The named medals impressed. Display mounted, extremely fine - uncirculated.
James Austin, labourer, born 04Dec1901 at Geurie, NSW; Enl.05Jul1940 at Paddington, Sydney, NSW; operational service in Malaya 02Feb1941 to 21Oct1945; MIA 26Mar1942 in Malaya; recorded as POW in Malaya 29Dec1943; RTA 20Oct1945; Disch.15Dec1945 ex 1 Aust Army Service Corps.
With copy of Service File.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700