Australian Groups

Sale 48    11–13 Jul 1995      Melbourne

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Lot 1046       Australian Groups

Estimate $1,300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,350

GROUP OF FOUR: Military Medal; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal; Sjt J.E. Kelly 5 Aust. M.G.C. 1 Bn AIF. Impressed. Very fine.

Together with: copy of army form W3121 - Recommendation for Award; Machine Gun Qualification Certificate; Fourth Army Orders, Discharge Certificate, Silver and Gold Army Sports Medal, ribbon bar and Congratulatory Certificate for M.M. MM C.G.23 May 1919: 'Whilst under heavy machine gun and rifle fire on being deposited on the final objective by a Tank during the operations in the vicinity of HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918. This N.C.O. handled his guns with such coolness and skill as to enable them to get into action quickly and succeeded in inflicting very heavy casualties on the enemy. Throughout the operations he was conspicuous for his bravery and devotion to duty and set a splendid example to his comrades. He showed an utter disregard for his personal safety.'

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