Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 132 27-31 Mar 2023
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Francis George Pownall, clerk, age 18, born London UK. Enl.14June1915 Keswick, Sth Aust; Emb.Adelaide 14Sep1915; to L/Cpl 10Apr1916; promoted Temp.Sgt 01Aug1916; Relq.temp rank to L/Cpl 03Aug1916; KIA 23Aug1916 Mouquet Farm Pozieres, France; commemorated at Villers-Bretonneux, France.
Awarded the Coronation Medal 1911 for singing at the Coronation of King George V. As one of the children of the Chapel Royal he sang solo in the death chamber in Buckingham Palace of King Edward VII, 1910.
With research including photocopies of letters and newspaper clippings.