Australian Groups
Lot 3857 Session 13 (2.30pm Friday) Australian Groups
Estimate $4,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $4,600
GROUP OF FOUR: Military Cross (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Coronation Medal 1937. Captain W.J.Rose A.I.F. on second and third medals. First and last medals unnamed, second and third medals impressed. Very fine.
Captain Walter John Rose. Pioneer Corps 3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion. Enl.27Nov1915 R.T.A.17Mar1919. Operation in France and Belgium from 24Nov1916 to 11Nov1918. MC. L.G.: 18Jan1918 C.G.: 23May1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of artillery roads and mule tracks, supervising their repair and construction, and encouraging the men under shell fire and attacks by aeroplane. His ingenuity in the employment of whatever material came handy, and his determination to complete the work, enabled the roads to be kept open for traffic at all hours.'
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