Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 131 22-25 Nov 2022
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Together with a patriotic fob in gold (9ct; 8.05g; 25.5mm), with scroll top suspender, Presented by the Citizens of Oakleigh, inscribed to W. Capon.
William Valentine Capon, clerk, age 31, born at Daylesford, Vic, NOK was his father living at Oakleigh, Vic; Enl.14Jul1915 at Melbourne, Vic, in 6RFTS for 13LHR, after serving 2 1/2 years in Light Horse and still serving; Emb.27Oct1915; trf to 2DAC 11Mar1916; to A/Cpl 13Mar1916; to A/Sgt 10Dec1916; WIA 11Aug1918, GSW to chin, jaw and neck, France; invalided to England 15Aug1918; RTA 12Jan1919; Disch.21Apr1919.