Watch List notes:

Trio to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 966 Pte E.Penny. 10 L.H.Rgt.A.I.F. on first medal, 966 Pte E.Penny. 10 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Cleaned, otherwise very fine.

Killed in the legendary bayonet charge at The Nek (as depicted in the 1981 Australian movie, 'Gallipoli' starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee).

Ernest Penny, labourer, age 22, born at Clench Commons, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England; Enl.14Jan1915 at Perth, WA; Emb.26Apr1915; TOS 10LHR 13Jul1915 at Gallipoli; KIA 07Aug1915 at Walkers Ridge, The Nek, Gallipoli; Buried at Shrapnel Terrace, Russell's Top, Gallipoli.

With research and photos.
($4050-4500)