Lot #113 - WW1 Australian Flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918
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Auction House:Davidson Auctions
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Sale Name:Estate & Collector featuring the Collection of the Late Brian Murray
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Sale Date:14 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
15 Sep 2019 ~ 10am (AEST) -
Lot #:113
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Lot Description:WW1 Australian Flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918
With ribbon awarded to Charles Frederick Harvatt & inscribed on the edge 223 1/AM C.F Harvatt A.F.C.A.I.F. Private Harvatt served with No 1 Squadron (as an air mechanic) which was formed in Egypt as the first complete Australian flying squadron (see Cutlack chapter 111 Advent of No 1 Squadron p.31). Private Harvatt was discharged on medical grounds in 1916 & was returned to Australia. He re-enlisted in 1918 & was sent to Rabaul to serve with the A.N. & M.E.F. which took control of the German Colonies north of Australia & he was discharged at his own request in November, 1919. Harvatt has the rare & possibly unique distinction of serving with both The Australian Flying Corps & The Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force. Photocopies from National Archives of Australia of Private Harvatt's two enlistments & service records are included. -
Estimate:A$40 - 80
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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