Lot 2453

Description

Meritorious Service Medal (GVR in Field Marshall's uniform). 933 Cpl R.H.Mueller. Aust:Sub:Staff:. Impressed. A few small edge nicks on reverse, otherwise very fine.

Entitled to WWI trio.^Ex Conglomerate Coins 1/4/1997.^MSM: LG 18/1/1919, p1022, position 69; CAG No 67 3/6/1919, p942, position 6 - in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.^Recommendation for MSM: Covering the period under review from 25th February to 16th September 1918, Corporal R.H.Mueller has been employed in the capacity of clerk on the Brigade Staff, and has carried out the duties entrusted to him in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner. During the operation in which the Brigade has taken part, his work has been exceptional, and his untiring devotion to duty, at times under extremely trying circumstances, has proved him a most conscientious, thorough and reliable N.C.O.^Reginald Henry Mueller, clerk, age 26, born at Mitcham, Sth Aust; Enl.19Aug1914 at Morphettville, Sth Aust in 10Bn; Emb.20Oct1914; served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium, evacuated from Gallipoli with severe gastroenteritis; to Cpl 08Feb1917; Attch'd to 3rd Bde HQs in France 2Aug1917; RTA 23Oct1918; Disch.21Feb1919.^With copy of Service File and other research.