| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2809 Price realized: 320 AUD (Approx. 210 USD / 192 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Family Group: (Brother 1 DOW) Pair: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18. 1796 Pte C.G.Rothwell. 18/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 1796 Sjt C.G.Rothwell. 18 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed.; (Brother 2 WIA) Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3607 Pte C.T.Rothwell. 19 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. The second medal in the first pair and the second pair have no ribbons, otherwise the first pair good very fine, the second pair fine. Brother 1 is also entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19. (Brother 1): Charles George Rothwell, clerk, age 21, born at Alexandria, Sydney, NSW; Enl.02Jun1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, with 3 years in CMF; Emb.19Jun1915; to Gallipoli 16Aug1915; WIA 22Aug1915 slight; WIA 27Aug1915 GSW to shoulder, Gallipoli; to VD hospital 27Nov to 11Dec1915; to France 18Mar1916; to Cpl 13Oct1916; to Sgt 25Nov1916; DOW 28Jan1917 received accidentally whilst at bombing practice on 27Jan1917 at Dernancourt, France; Buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery. (Brother 2): Claude Thomas Rothwell, labourer, age 23, born at Erskinville, Sydney, NSW; Enl.08Nov1915 at Holdsworthy, Sydney, NSW; Emb.17Dec1915; TOS 19Bn 14Feb1916; trf to 45Bn 10May1916; WIA 07Jun1917 GSW left arm; to VD hospital in England 01-13Aug1917; to France 14Oct1917; invalided to England with broncho pneumonia 30Jun1918; court martialled for absenteeism 10Jan to 13Mar1919 until arrested and found guilty 28Mar1919 forfeited 90 days pay; RTA 06Sep1919; Disch.07Mar1920. Estimate: 250 AUD |
Match 1:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2808 Price realized: 110 AUD (Approx. 72 USD / 66 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Pair: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18. 6001 Pte T.Lowes. 2/G. Hosp. A.I.F. on first medal, 6001 Pte. T.Lowes. A.M.C. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, very fine. Thomas Lowes, carter, age 41, born at Carlisle, Cumberland, England; Enl.14Jun1915 at Brisbane, Qld, in Rfts for 2AGH; Emb.16Aug1915 and joined MEF; to hospital in Heliopolis with enteric 29Feb1916; to France 26Mar1916; RTA 01Nov1917; Disch.08Feb1918. With part copy of Service File. Estimate: 150 AUD |
Match 2:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2810 Price realized: 160 AUD (Approx. 105 USD / 96 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Pair: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18. 328 Pte L.Smith. 19/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 328 C Q.M.Sjt L.Smith. 19 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Court mounted, toned very fine. Entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19. Leonard Smith, jeweller's assistant, age 20, born at Nottingham, England; Enl.23Feb1915 at Liverpool, NSW in 19Bn; Emb.25Jun1915; to L/Cpl 01Jul1915; to Gallipoli 16Aug1915; to T/CQMS 29Aug1915; to CQMS 23Jan1916; to France 18Mar1916; to hospital 17May1918 with gastritis and then debility; RTA 24Aug1918; Disch.03May1919 Medically Unfit. Estimate: 100 AUD |
Match 3:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2803 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Trio to WIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1048 Pte J.T.Parish. 18/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 1048 Dvr T.J.Parish. (note initials reversed) 18 Bn A.I.F. on second medal, 1048 Dvr. J.T.Parish. 18 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted, some black spots on obverse of second medal, otherwise very fine - good very fine. Original Service No.1048 changed to 4090, Jabez Thomas Parish, plumber, age 37, born at Crewe, Cheshire, England; Enl.06May1915 at Liverpool, NSW, in 18Bn; Emb.25Jun1915; trf to 4 Fld Coy Engineers 12Aug1915; to Gallipoli 01Sep1915; to hospital sick 12Nov1915; to France and remustered as Driver 01Jul1916; WIA 06Dec1916 GSW right arm, France; rejoined unit 15Dec1916; RTA 04Dec1918; Disch.04May1919. With part copy of Service File. Estimate: 450 AUD |
Match 4:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2780 Price realized: 1,200 AUD (Approx. 788 USD / 721 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Four to KIA: Military Cross (GVR) with bar; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. 17 L/Cpl F.W.Goodwin 8/BN A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut F.W.Goodwin A.I.F. on remaining two medals. First medal unnamed, second and fourth medals renamed and engraved, third medal impressed. The first medal appears to be a contemporary copy, very fine. Together with identity disc named to '17/Goodwin F.W./8.A.I.' on chain. MID: LG 28/1/1916, p1208; CAG 06/4/1916, p862, to 17 Sergeant F.W.Goodwin 8Bn. MC: LG 22/9/1916, p9286; CAG 14/12/1916, p3382, to 17 Regimental Sergeant-Major Frank Willie Goodwin. Citation: 'For conspicuous gallantry during protracted operations. He led a patrol forward, gaining valuable information, supervised supplies for the front line, and worked without ceasing for three days and nights in the removal of the wounded under heavy fire.' (Recommended for VC but awarded Bar to MC) Bar to MC: LG 14/11/1916, p11084; CAG 19/4/1917, p922, to 2nd Lieutenant Francis William (sic) Goodwin MC. Recommendation: At Pozieres, France on night of 18th August 1916 after the third attack on enemy trench between Munster Alley and Tramline, our line had fallen back on its original trench, 2/Lieut. Goodwin brought in a badly wounded man and then returned to assist others. Whilst dressing a wounded man a shell burst killing this man and knocking Goodwin out for half an hour; in spite of this when he came to his senses he brought in two others. All this time the enemy kept up a constant fire from Machine Guns and Artillery. On the next day, 19th, he observed one of our men, No.3495, Pte. G.H.Groves, lying wounded close to enemy parapet, and at night accompanied by Lieut. Mummery went to the spot which was within 5 yards of the enemy trench. Lieut. Mummery placed the man on Goodwin's back and they started off but were observed by the enemy who poured in a rain of bullets. However both officers brought this man safely across the 150 yards space between trenches which was swept by machine gun and artillery fire. In addition this officer did invaluable work in supervising the rationing of the men in the front line and getting the wounded down to the Dressing Station. He was also recommended for a DCM, 31Jul1916; Russian Cross of St George 27Aug1916; VC 27Aug1916; MM (undated). Francis Willie Goodwin, farmer, age 26yrs, born Colwall, UK; Enl.28Aug1914 at Broadmeadows, Vic; Emb.19Oct1914 Melbourne; WIA 25Apr1915 Anzac landing day at Gallipoli, GSW leg; promoted Cpl 04Aug1915; Sgt 13Aug1915; Comp Sgt Mjr 20Nov1915; Regt Sgt Mjr 10Feb1916; appointed 2nd Lieut 05 Aug1916; promoted Lieut 21Feb1917; KIA 04Oct1917 by a burst of M.G. bullets near Zonnebeke, Belgium; Commemorated Hooge Crater Cemetery Belgium. With extensive research including copy of Service Record, photographs, photocopy extract from 'Cobbers in Khaki - History of the 8th Battalion 1914-18'. Estimate: 1200 AUD |
Match 5:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2792 Price realized: 900 AUD (Approx. 591 USD / 541 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Trio to WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 609 C/Sjt G.L.R.Foote. 13/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 2/Lieut G.L.R.Foote A.I.F. on second medal, and 2-Lieut. G.L.R.Foote A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted some spotty toning on first medal, otherwise fine - very fine. Together with Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, issued 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3) engraved, 'G.L.R.Foote', in case of issue; also Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915 lapel badge, issued in 1967, in bronze, double lug back, reverse engraved, 'G.L.R.Foote'. Gerard Laurence Robert Foote, electrical fitter, age 18, born at Petersham, Sydney, NSW; Enl.04sep1914 at Rosehill, Sydney, NSW, in 13Bn, with previous service of 5 years in Commonwealth Forces; Emb.22Dec1914; to Sgt 01Oct1914, to Coy Sgt Mjr 15Dec1914; WIA 07May1915 GSW to head (serious), Gallipoli; to 2/Lieut 14May1915 and then Lieut; RTA 19Oct1915 as invalid; Disch.28Apr1916 Medically Unfit. With part copy of Service File. Estimate: 700 AUD |  |
