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Lot 4921 Session 15 ( 7.30pm Thursday 20th November) British Groups
Estimate $600
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TRIO TO GALLIPOLI KIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 10999 L.Cpl A.H. Turtle. Worc:R on first medal, 10999 Pte. A.H. Turtle. Worc. R. on last two medals. All medals impressed.
Regiment landed early on the 25 April 1915 and advanced up Hill 138, charging the Turkish wire alongside the Essex Regiment. They took the Turk trenches above beach V and advanced toward Krithia where they again charged the enemy positions. Failing to take the position they withdrew and awaited reinforcements. On the 28th they again charged with bayonet taking the position only to be advised to withdraw. Casualties from this attack were 9 officers WIA, 35 ORs KIA and 199 WIA with 74 missing. LCpl Turtle was one of the KIA.
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