Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Sale 132    27–31 Mar 2023   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 4447    SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420

TRIO TO WIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1191 Pte H.Johansen. 12/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on first medal 1191 Dvr H.Johanson (sic). 12 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second medal and 1191 Dvr. H.Johansen 12 L.H.R. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Very fine.

Note: Surname on second medal misspelt.^^Harold Johansen, miner, age 21, born at Adelaide, Sth Aust; Enl.08Feb1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW; Emb.23Oct1915 with 6Rfts 12LHR; to military hospital at Helouan with bronchitis 20Dec1915; trf to 5 Div Arty 01Apr1916; mustered as Driver 18Apr1916; TOS 15 FAB 22May1916; to France 20Jun1916; to hospital France 26Jul1916; rejoined unit 15Aug1916; WIA 04Jun1917 gassed and shell shock, France; various postings and hospitalisations until 13Apr1919 including with VD 01-22Dec1918; RTA 13Apr1919; Disch.25Jul1919.

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