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