Lot 9
MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ WWI BWM impressed to 33077 2/LT. B.C.ANNAND. N.Z.E.F. & WRI…
Sold
$325
Starting Bid: $140
Est.
$140 - $200
Live Auction
Numismatic Auction 31: Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Live bidding began Sep 22, 2023 at 12 PM NZST
Description
MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ WWI BWM impressed to 33077 2/LT. B.C.ANNAND. N.Z.E.F. & WRIST ID TAG impressed NZETC B C ANNAND 33077. Bertram Charles Annand (1891-1963) born in Timaru, was a Civil Engineer & served with the NZ Engineers 4th Tunnelling Reinforcements. He embarked on the SS Aparima on 16 Feb 1917 to England & left from there for France on 4 June 1917. The Tunnelling units were involved with extensive tunnelling in preparations for the Battle of Arras, the Spring Offensive, the Somme & Havrincourt. gVF