Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Groups

Lot 3154    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Groups

Estimate $3,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $2,000

MM GROUP OF FOUR TO WIA AT GALLIPOLI: Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1019 Sapr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4/D.S.Coy Aust:E. on first medal, 1019 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4/Sig. Trp. A.I.F. on second medal, 19 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4 L.H.Sig Trp. A.I.F. on third medal, 1019 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4 L.H.Sig Trp. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed, note error on third medal with serial number 19 instead of 1019, obviously an error in the medal naming department. Ribbons damaged, otherwise toned very fine - extremely fine.

Together with fob medal in silver and gold (28.5x40mm), hallmarked for Chester 1903 by jeweller, J&RG (J & R Griffin), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'AS', reverse uninscribed; football prize fob handcrafted in gold (9ct; 6.88g; 29x36mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'M.S.F.A/1920/1st Leag. 2nd Div./Gladesville/A.Stocqueler.'; another in gold (9ct; 2.78g; 30x33mm) by A&C Ld Angus & Coote Ltd), ring to suspension, obverse inscribed, 'AS', reverse inscribed, 'D.H.A.F.C/for best/Individual playing/A.Stoqueler' (note surname error).

MM: LG 4/2/1918, p1619; CAG 27/6/1918, p1394, to 1019 Sapper A.E.Stocqueler 4th Aust Div Sig Coy.

Recommendation by Maj-Gen E.G.Sinclair Maclagan Commanding 4th Aust Div: 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Zonnebeke. On the night on the 11th October, 1917, this soldier delivered important despatches to Brigade Headquarters under most adverse and dangerous conditions. Sapper Stocqueler, although delayed several times by heavy shelling, persisted and pushed his way through. His task was more difficult in that, on horseback, he had to leave the road and find his way through shell holed country under heavy enemy shell fire in the darkness to a place he had not been before. He showed great initiative, perseverance, and endurance in getting through, and returning without delay with despatches for Division. This happened repeatedly during the time this Division was in the line. His work throughout the operations was of the highest order and he was untiring in his efforts.'

Arthur Edgar Stocqueler, storeman, age 26, born at Colchester, Chelmsford, Essex, England; Enl.17Feb1915 at Liverpool, NSW; to 4th Sig Trp 02Mar1915 as Sapper; Emb.01Jun1915; to Gallipoli 30Aug1915; WIA 19Oct1915 shrapnel wound left ankle, Gallipoli; TOS 4th Div Sig Coy 09Feb1916; awarded Military Medal under R.O.421 16Nov1917; injured accidentally 28Aug1918, abrasions left hand and bruising of left calf, when acting as dispatch rider ran into a motor car proceeding in opposite direction, France; rejoined unit 30Aug1918; RTA 25Jan1919; Disemb.23Mar1919; Disch.17May1919.

With research.