Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 131 22-25 Nov 2022
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Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 833 Pte C.Squire. 3/L.H.F. Amb. A.I.F. on first two medals, 833 Pte C.Squire 3L.H.F. Amb. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. First ribbon damaged, very fine.
Together with AAMC hat badge 1900-12 in oxidised bronze and enamel, and AAMC collar badge 1900-12 in gilt and enamel (Cossum 98).
Charles Squire, farm hand, age 20, born at Hull, Yorkshire, England; Enl.28Sep1914 at Woomelang, Vic, with previous service in Territorial Force; to 3LHF Amb 28Sep1914; Emb.08Feb1915; to Dardanelles 03Aug1915; to hospital 20Sep1915 at Anzac with influenza; to hospital 08Nov1915 at Southampton, England; to Gen Hosp Manchester 23Jan1916 with enteric; to France 15Aug1916; TOS 12F Amb 27Aug1916; to 47Bn 21Jul1917; rejoined 12F Amb 12Feb1918; to hospital with VD 11Jul1918; RTA 02Jan1919 for Anzac Leave; Disch.18Apr1919.