THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
WWI trio to Sgt. W.J. Smith and three WWII medals on card attributed to ‘625911 Capt W.J. Smith WWII ‘,
Realised: $540 plus premium
Lot Details
William Jesse (Jese) Smith (26 Oct 1887 - 15 Aug 1965) WWI 10/648 NZEF Sergt. Wellington Infantry Bn, Main Body. Egypt, EEF, Gallipoli & Western Front. Lot comprises: WWI 14-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. 39-45 Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Smith: wounded Dardanelles 15 June 1915 Shrapnel. Discharged 28 May 1919. AWWM printout, NZ Archives printout. Provenance: Laurie Osborne Collection
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