Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups
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Lot 4488 SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups
Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $380
GROUP OF SIX: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, - clasp - 8th Army; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; 1939-45 War Medal; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. SX10502 M.W.Baverstock. Impressed. Third medal toned, otherwise extremely fine.
Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection.^^Murray William Baverstock, labourer, age 26, born at Yongala, Sth Aust; Enl.02Dec1940 at Adelaide, Sth Aust; reported for duty RRD 02Dec1940; TOS 3 ITD 05Dec1940; to 3 TB 31Jan1941; to 2/48 Rfts 02Apr1941; Emb.10Apr1941; to T/Cpl for voyage only 12Apr1941; Disemb.14May1941 at Middle East; to A/Cpl 17Aug1941; RTA 01Feb1943; Emb.03Aug1943 for Milne Bay; accidentally injured by gun shot from revolver to right forearm caused by reckless behaviour of another soldier 07Aug1943; RTA 20Feb1945; Emb.15May1945 for Morotai; to Tarakan 02Jul1945; RTA 26Nov1945; Disch.21Jan1946.
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