Single: Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, “Inkermann, Sebastopol” T. Smith Grenadier Guards, impressed. On roll as KILLED IN ACTION at Inkermann. In nicely toned condition with original ribbon. One of the classic actions in the Crimea – The Sandbag Battery.
EF $3850
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 four clasps “CC, OFS, SA01, SA02” impressed 4539 Pte. J. Graydon 9th Lancers.
Gd VF $425
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 five clasps “CC, T HTS, OFS, R of LADY, T” impressed 5351 Pte. G. Webb 1. BORD. REGT.
Heavily toned otherwise VF $485
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 three clasps “CC, T, WITT.” impressed 2880 Pte. G. Keidmore Manch Rgt.
EF $365
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 three clasps “R of Kim, Paard, Drief.” Impressed 2867 Pte. J. R. Rayson Yorkshire Rgt.
near EF $385
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 two clasps “NATAL, Belfast” impressed 2312 Pte. J. Martin Manchester Rgt.
EF $465
MM Group of Four to WIA at Gallipoli
MM Group of Four to WIA at Gallipoli: Military Medal GVR. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1019 Sapr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4/D.S.Coy Aust:E. on first medal, 1019 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4/Sig. Trp. A.I.F. on second medal, 19 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4 L.H.Sig Trp. A.I.F. on third medal, 1019 Spr. A.E.Stocqueler. 4 L.H.Sig Trp. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed, note error on third medal with serial number 19 instead of 1019, obviously an error in the medal naming department.
Together with fob medal in silver and gold (28.5x40mm), hallmarked for Chester 1903 by jeweller, J&RG (J & R Griffin), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'AS', reverse uninscribed; football prize fob handcrafted in gold (9ct; 6.88g; 29x36mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'M.S.F.A/1920/1st Leag. 2nd Div./Gladesville/A.Stocqueler.'; another in gold (9ct; 2.78g; 30x33mm) by A&C Ld Angus & Coote Ltd), ring to suspension, obverse inscribed, 'AS', reverse inscribed, 'D.H.A.F.C/for best/Individual playing/A.Stoqueler' (note surname error).
MM: LG 4/2/1918, p1619; CAG 27/6/1918, p1394, to 1019 Sapper A.E.Stocqueler 4th Aust Div Sig Coy.
Recommendation by Maj-Gen E.G.Sinclair Maclagan Commanding 4th Aust Div: 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Zonnebeke. On the night on the 11th October, 1917, this soldier delivered important despatches to Brigade Headquarters under most adverse and dangerous conditions. Sapper Stocqueler, although delayed several times by heavy shelling, persisted and pushed his way through. His task was more difficult in that, on horseback, he had to leave the road and find his way through shell holed country under heavy enemy shell fire in the darkness to a place he had not been before. He showed great initiative, perseverance, and endurance in getting through, and returning without delay with despatches for Division. This happened repeatedly during the time this Division was in the line. His work throughout the operations was of the highest order and he was untiring in his efforts.'
Arthur Edgar Stocqueler, storeman, age 26, born at Colchester, Chelmsford, Essex, England; Enl.17Feb1915 at Liverpool, NSW; to 4th Sig Trp 02Mar1915 as Sapper; Emb.01Jun1915; to Gallipoli 30Aug1915; WIA 19Oct1915 shrapnel wound left ankle, Gallipoli; TOS 4th Div Sig Coy 09Feb1916; awarded Military Medal under R.O.421 16Nov1917; injured accidentally 28Aug1918, abrasions left hand and bruising of left calf, when acting as dispatch rider ran into a motor car proceeding in opposite direction, France; rejoined unit 30Aug1918; RTA 25Jan1919; Disemb.23Mar1919; Disch.17May1919. 9.66 gm of 9CT gold incl
Gd VF $4200
A Cracking Military Medal GVR. 626 Cpl J.Currie. 44/Aust:Inf:
Single: Military Medal GVR. 626 Cpl J.Currie. 44/Aust:Inf: Impressed. MM: LG 21/10/1918, p12421; CAG 12/2/1919, p272, to 626 Corporal John Currie, 44 Aust Infy Bn.
Recommendation: On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on the ridge East of Hamel, Corporal Currie led his Section with great determination and dash. Working his way along an enemy trench he successfully mopped up several dugouts, killing several Boche. He was afterwards successful in capturing an enemy Machine Gun and killing the crew. His coolness and co-operation were very valuable and a great help to his Platoon Commander.
John Currie, labourer, age 28, born at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland; Enl.05Jan1916 at Perth, WA; Emb.06Jun1916 with 44Bn; to France 25Nov1916; AWL 21-22Jul1917 in France - awarded forfeiture 4 days pay; to T/Cpl 17Aug1917; to Cpl 11Sep1917; to L/Sgt 21Jul1918; awarded MM 31Jul1918; to Overseas Trg Bn in England 01Aug1918; to course of instruction in Defensive Measures Against Gas 12-21Aug1918; to T/CQMS 11Dec1918; to L/Sgt 25Jan1919; RTA 21Jun1919; Disch.17Sep1919.
On 8 March 1920 L/Sgt J.Currie MM was sent a Congratulatory Card issued by the General Officer Commanding 4th Army, British Expeditionary Force, referring in laudatory terms to the conspicuous manner in which he conducted himself on the battlefield in the face of the enemy.
Near EF $2250
PJ1 Trio: 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals with MID, S.Sgt. L. G. Gibbins14 ASC AIF, Captain AIF on BWM & VM.
Leslie Graham Gibbins was born at Coromandel Valley, South Australia, and enlisted at Keswick, South Australia, at the age of 27 years and 6 months, giving his occupation as accountant. His service papers show him serving with the Australian Army Service Corps, including the 4th Light Horse Brigade Train / 14th A.S.C., with early promotion to Staff Sergeant in April 1915. The Australian War Memorial records him as Staff Sergeant Leslie G. Gibbins, service number 5903, with an embarkation date of 26 May 1915. Served Gallipoli.
MID Supplement to the London Gazette of 31 December 1918 as Captain L. G. Gibbins, 2nd Aust. Div. Train.
VF $1350
PJ2 Trio: 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals Private James McDonald, 1989, 11th Battalion, A.I.F.
James McDonald was born in Fife, Scotland, and was working as a fitter when he enlisted at Geraldton, Western Australia, on 17 February 1915, aged 34. He joined the 3rd Reinforcements, 11th Battalion, A.I.F., and embarked for overseas service on 26 April 1915.
McDonald reached Gallipoli and was taken on strength with the 11th Battalion on 16 June 1915. invalided to England in August 1915.
After recovering, McDonald rejoined the 11th Battalion in France on 30 July 1916 and was later attached to a Light Trench Mortar Battery. On 1 November 1916, while serving on the Western Front, he was wounded in action, receiving a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He was evacuated to England for treatment and, after further medical review, returned to Australia in July 1917.
VF $775
PJ3 Trio: 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Lieutenant Alfred Victor Warrington, 2333, A.I.F. — 28th, 51st and 11th Battalions. Lieut. on BWM & VM.
After reaching Egypt, Warrington was transferred into the newly formed 51st Battalion, a predominantly Western Australian unit raised in Egypt in March 1916 as part of the expansion of the A.I.F. He proceeded to France and saw active service on the Western Front, where his record shows he was wounded in action, including a gunshot wound to the left forearm in August 1916. He recovered in England, returned to duty, and was again wounded in France in 1917.
VF $950
PJ4 Trio: 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals 989 Pte Albert Earl, D Coy 28 BN AIF.
The battalion landed at Gallipoli on 10 September 1915, where it reinforced the Anzac position during the latter, defensive phase of the campaign.
Earl was killed in action at Gallipoli on 22 September 1915, only a short time after the 28th Battalion reached the peninsula.
EF $1185
PJ5 Pair: British War & Victory Medals 1760 T/Cpl James Carney 10 L H RGT. / Arty.
After reaching the Middle East, Carney served briefly with the Light Horse before transferring into the artillery. He was taken on strength with the 4th Divisional Ammunition Column, mustered as a Gunner, and later served with the 24th Field Artillery Brigade in France. On 6 December 1916 he was recorded as wounded in action, but remained on duty, an unusual and desirable service detail. He later served with the 12th Army Field Artillery Brigade, including the 112th Battery, and continued in France and Belgium through 1917–18. Also entitled to the 1914-15 Star.
Gd VF $360
PJ17 Single: Military Medal to 3352 Private George Henry Hatton, M.M.11th Battalion, A.I.F.
Hatton joined the 11th Battalion in France in June 1916 and was soon in action on the Western Front. He was wounded in July 1916, suffering a bullet wound to the foot, and was evacuated to England for treatment before returning to his battalion in France in early 1917. The Australian War Memorial records him as Private G. H. Hatton, service number 3352, 11th Australian Infantry Battalion, with a recommendation for the Military Medal.
His Military Medal was awarded for bravery at the Hindenburg Line near Bullecourt, France, on 5–6 May 1917. During three enemy counterattacks, Hatton carried messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters under heavy shell fire, volunteered for repeated journeys, and assisted stretcher-bearers in carrying out the wounded. The recommendation noted that his conduct had an excellent effect on his comrades.
Gd VF $1850
PJ9 Single: New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated, Cpl J Godfrey 70th Foot.) officially impressed naming,
Gd VF $1100
