Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 127 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2021
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PAIR: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Lieut. G.C.Riddell. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, first medal dark toned, otherwise very fine - extremely fine.
Together with Victorian Golf Association member's badge in 15ct gold and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'G.Carre Riddell/Swan Hill. 1935'; two small b&w studio photos in uniform of Lt G.C.Riddell; Christmas Greeting card for 1899 from Capt. T.W.Carre Riddell featuring a b&w photo of the Captain in uniform and mounted on a horse; large b&w WWI studio photo of Col Consett Carre Riddell DSO, VD; other photos or copies of photos; a 10-page article by Bill Woolmore titled Colonel Consett Carre Riddell D.S.O., V.D. First S.S.A.A. President in Victoria, From Gallipoli To Gun Registration.
Gervase Carre Riddell, station manager, age 24, born at Melbourne, Vic; Enl.03Apr1916 at Melbourne, Vic, with previous voluntary service in Cadets 1908-9; Emb.20Jun1916; to 10 Field Coy Engineers; TOS 33Bn 25May1917; WIA 12Oct1917 GSW left foot France; to L/Cpl 08Jan1918; to 4 Officer Cadet Bn Refts 08Feb1918; to 2/Lt 20Aug1918; to Lieut 12Dec1918; granted leave to study Wool Classing at London Wool Exchange 10Apr1919; RTA 01Aug1919; Appt terminated 06Nov1919.
With copy of Service File.
Ex. W (Bill) Woolmore Collection.
Together with Victorian Golf Association member's badge in 15ct gold and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'G.Carre Riddell/Swan Hill. 1935'; two small b&w studio photos in uniform of Lt G.C.Riddell; Christmas Greeting card for 1899 from Capt. T.W.Carre Riddell featuring a b&w photo of the Captain in uniform and mounted on a horse; large b&w WWI studio photo of Col Consett Carre Riddell DSO, VD; other photos or copies of photos; a 10-page article by Bill Woolmore titled Colonel Consett Carre Riddell D.S.O., V.D. First S.S.A.A. President in Victoria, From Gallipoli To Gun Registration.
Gervase Carre Riddell, station manager, age 24, born at Melbourne, Vic; Enl.03Apr1916 at Melbourne, Vic, with previous voluntary service in Cadets 1908-9; Emb.20Jun1916; to 10 Field Coy Engineers; TOS 33Bn 25May1917; WIA 12Oct1917 GSW left foot France; to L/Cpl 08Jan1918; to 4 Officer Cadet Bn Refts 08Feb1918; to 2/Lt 20Aug1918; to Lieut 12Dec1918; granted leave to study Wool Classing at London Wool Exchange 10Apr1919; RTA 01Aug1919; Appt terminated 06Nov1919.
With copy of Service File.
Ex. W (Bill) Woolmore Collection.