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Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn

Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. Correctly impressed 3897 Pte C J Reid 59 Bn AIF. 3897 Pte Charles John Reid 59/Bn AIF. From North Melbourne, Vic. Embarked 8/2/16 with the 9th reos 24/Bn. Killed in action Fromelles 19/7/16 aged 29. From his Red Cross file:’Witness says he saw solider killed by a shell which blew one of his legs off and he bled to death at Fleurbaix. He was just making back into his own trench having received a previous wound. Buried Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, France. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings. Please make contact within 3 days. The item “Australian WW1 medal group. Killed in action Fromelles 1916. 59/Bn” is in sale since Saturday, November 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “preece62″ and is located in Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Country: Australia
  • Campaign: World War I
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1910s