Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Groups

Lot 3701    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 4TH APRIL)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Groups

Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $600

TRIO: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 861 Pte J.A.Meiklejohn. 13/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on first medal, Lieut. J.A.Meiklejohn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Ribbons marked by adhesive tape, a few small spots of oxidation on first medal, otherwise very fine.

John Alexander Meiklejohn, farmer, age 21, born at Numurkah, Vic; Enl.13Jul1915 at Melbourne, Vic with 3 years in 15LHR and 1 year Senior Cadets; Emb.23Sep1915 with 2nd Reinforcements 13LHR; TOS DAC 11Mar1916 at Zeitoun; to A/Bmdr 13Mar1916; TOS 15th Bty, 5FAB 20Jul1916; TOS 2nd DAC 30Aug1917 and appt Bmdr; to Royal Artillery Cadet Course 26Oct1917; to 2/Lt 10Apr1918; rejoined 2nd DAC 04May1918; TOS 10th Bty 03Jun1918; WIA GSW left leg, severe 26Jul1918, France; RTA 31Mar1919; name recorded on the Numurkah State School Honour Board in 1920.

With research including copy of full Service File.