THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
MSM to James Anthony Rodgers (13 Nov 1883 - 6 Aug 1926) - WWI 52650 Saddler 28th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment B-Coy. Western Front,
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Lot Details
Lot comprises: GV (uncrowned) Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to 52650 Pte J.A.Rodgers NZFA. London Gazette 3.6.1919 (1919 King's Birthday Honours (New Zealand) Enlisted 22 Feb 1917. Discharged 28 June 1919 Provenance: Laurie Osborne Collection
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