THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
WWI medals with ID tag and Memorial Plaque to Rifleman William Green who was killed in action at Messines,
Realised: $680 plus premium
Lot Details
William John Green (9 Mar 1894 - 7 June 1917), WWI 25/321 Rifleman, 3 Bn., C-Coy, NZRB. Egypt, EEF and Western Front. Lot comprises: War Medal and Victory Medal, Memorial Plaque and mounted cover note with facsimile signature of George V, ID tag on steel chain bracelet. Enlisted 8 October 1915. Saw action in. France and was hospitalised. Rejoined unit in the field Jan 1917, Seen wounded 7 June, walking to rear but no further knowledge. Reported KIA. Burial Report: . ‘..50 yds from road- 25 yds behind our original front trench ‘. Memorialised Messines Ridge (NZ Memorial. Includes: AWWM printout, NZ Archives printout. Provenance: Laurie Osborne Collection
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