Australian Groups

Sale 56    18–20 Nov 1997   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

  PrevNext  

Lot 4169       Australian Groups

Estimate $2,750
Bid at live.noble.com.au

GROUP OF FOUR. Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 3255 WO2 A.J. Beaton 14Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. Very fine. $ DCM: L.G. 11 March 1920. 'For gallantry on the 18th September, 1918, in the attack on the Hindenburg outposts near Ascension Wood. He delivered rations up to the company after the first part of the attack had taken place. On hearing that the attack was to continue he led the bombing attack on an enemy trench that was holding out.' Together with extensive Australian archives research with copies of documents relating to his military career; and letter to his mother regarding his award.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

Quick find

View a lot by number and sale.

Adjacent lots

  • Lot 4167  

    GROUP OF NINE. Air Force Cross (GVIR) 1944; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star - ...

    Estimate $3,250

  • Lot 4168  

    PAIR. Distinguished Conduct Medal (EVIIR); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 - five bars - Cape ...

    Estimate $5,000

  • Lot 4169   This lot

    GROUP OF FOUR. Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. ...

    Estimate $2,750

  • Lot 4170  

    GROUP OF TEN. Distinguished Service Medal (GVR), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, 1914-18, Victory Medal, ...

    Estimate $2,500

  • Lot 4171  

    GROUP OF FOUR. Military Medal (GVR) with bar for second award; 1914-15 Star; British War ...

    Estimate $3,250