Lot 2457
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
British War Medal 1914-18. 7017 Pte. W.H.Bland. 17 Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Missing ribbon suspension bar, otherwise very fine.
Ex Micks Medals and Collectables 14/6/2018.^William Henry Bland, clerk, born in Canada (Later stated to be born 08Aug1880 as William Henry Blamberg in Baltimore, USA and reported missing by his wife in 1912.); Enl.27Jul1917 in Sydney, NSW; Emb.31Oct1917; to France and joined C Coy 17Bn 16Apr1918; hospitalized and evacuated to England 10Jun1918; RTA 22Sep1919; Disch.10Dec1919. There are lengthy details in his file that relate to his marriage in USA.^Together with copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80