Australian Groups

Lot 2067    Session 7 (11.30am Thursday)    Australian Groups

Estimate $5,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $5,100

GROUP OF SEVEN: Knight Bachelor's Badge: Order of the British Empire - first type military member's breast badge; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal with M.I.D.; Coronation Medal 1937; Coronation Medal 1953. Capt W.J.Cooper A.I.F. WWI trio impressed, others unnamed. Very fine.

Kt.1959. M.I.D. MO/331 1919. MBE C.G. 6Oct1919.'This Officer has throughout the final stages of the war, performed his duties as Recording Officer in a splendidly official manner, he worked under great stress and difficulty during the final advance. His earnest and wholehearted attention to duty has been a fine example to all, and has greatly helped the work of the Squadron'. Coronation medals confirmed. Knight Bachelor's badge in case of issue. Senator the Hon.Sir Walter Jackson Cooper Kt MBE Federal Minister for Repatriation 1949-60. Former Senate Opposition Leader, Senator for Queensland 1928-32 and 1934. Born 23Apr1891 Lancs. U.K. arrive in Australia 1910. Took up pastoral property in Winton Qld 1914. Served in 15 Bn A.I.F. at Gallipoli, Egypt and France. Lost right leg at Pozieres 1916. Transferred to No.4 Sqdn A.F.C. (MBE) honoured by Royal Humane Society for saving life at Southport Qld 1913. Died at Manly Qld on 22Jul1973. With 9ct gold RSL Life Member's badge named on reverse and dated 21Feb1961; and 15 Bn A.I.F. silk ribbon and research.