Emotive WW1 trio 11th Bn Stenton plus heaps of extras a great story

This emotive WW1 trio comes with heaps of extras and a great story attached to it. A 1915 WW1 trio correctly named to 2218 Pte. STENTON 11th Bn AIF (Pair has the rank of T/SGT). 3 x AIF original pay books. The cover of the medals issue box.

His ANZAC medallion and miniature. A fob Named to C. Stenton Aug 30th 1913 for the 50 Mile Reliability Ride. A boxed Boys Brigade Medallion named to C. A boxed Bronze Medal named to C. A Federated Timber Workers badge numbered 5929. A two pages from the Unit History Legs Eleven. Quoting a great story personal story relating to Stenton. Driver Stenton had a nice pair of horses named "Georgina" and "Sport" The latter was very sick and the divisional Veterinary surgeon. Worked a long time on him without avail. At last he said there was only one thing to do and that was to give the poor animal a. Stenton was naturally worried about the horse and when if died, which it did almost immediately after the treatment, hw was much cut up.

Horses were real friends during the war. As no water was showing in a deep hole the boys had dug, the horse was dragged over and dropped in and buried there. Stenton had a cross made and erected over the grave with these words. Here Lies Sport a true Australian, who did his bit.

Very rare is it possible to have such a personal story from a Regt history about one individual and his story. The item "Emotive WW1 trio 11th Bn Stenton plus heaps of extras a great story" is in sale since Friday, November 11, 2016.

This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1914 - 1918 (WWI)". The seller is "tel-el-kebir" and is located in Mosman Park, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Authenticity: Original
Country: Australia
Campaign: World War I
Product Type: medals