Lot 4241
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
Description
Trio. Military Cross (GVR); British War Medal 1914-15; Victory Medal. Leut W.O. Cooper A.I.F. MC engraved 'Lt.W.O. Cooper Luck Wood 23August1916 10/Bn.A.I.F.', War Medal. Impressed. Victory Medal engraved. Very fine.
William Osborne Cooper, Enl. 16 Feb. 1918, RTA 31 May 1919, MC.CG 3June 1919: For Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In clearing Luck Wood on 23rd August, 1918 he led his platoon against three enemy machine gun nests in succession, and, by his dash succeeded in overwhelming the enemy resistance before the remainder of his company got up. His fine example assited the main advance considerably. With research.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,100